Many variations in the human form, such as dwarfism or gigantism, can arise from such combined mutations. |
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The over production of somatotrophin can cause gigantism while under production can result in dwarfism. |
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Too much growth hormone in children who are still growing will make their bones and other body parts grow excessively, resulting in gigantism. |
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It's not certain why dinosaurs grew to such large sizes, but there are clues to the process of gigantism and its possible advantages. |
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It could even be a handicap: loss of control, gigantism, mess, excess of power. |
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The collapse of Dubai may stand as a warning to the Emirate of Qatar which has also embarked on the frantic race to gigantism. |
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Dive into the heart of New York and experience its gigantism and its tremendous cultural life! |
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The dodo of Mauritius is a famous example of island gigantism. |
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According to pessimistic analysts, Gazprom belongs more in this gallery of malfunctioning gigantism than among blue-chip global companies. |
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Foes of gigantism point out that, so far, it is doing nicely without becoming Manhattan-by-the-Thames. |
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Examples of such dwarfism or gigantism include the giant tortoises of the Seychelles islands, Indonesia's Komodo dragons, and the boas of the Belizean Snake Cayes. |
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Indeed, mergers are particularly important in explaining gigantism. |
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The effect of gigantism is increased by the burls often seen on the trunks. |
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India-born World Wrestling Entertainment star the Great Khali has undergone surgery to remove a pituitary gland tumour that caused his gigantism. |
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The Théâtre de la Dame de Coeur remains faithful to its reputation here, using giant mind-boggling puppets, this time combining gigantism with technology. |
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Byrne, who died in 1783 aged just 22, was huge due to a growth disorder called acromegalic gigantism where a person produces too much growth hormone. |
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She suffers from a condition called acromegalic gigantism, which means she is still growing and doctors say she is unique because her growth cannot be stopped by medication. |
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