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What does gigantism mean?

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Noun
  1. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
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Goldstein reported a case of gigantism from overactivity of the pituitary gland after castration.
It could even be a handicap: loss of control, gigantism, mess, excess of power.
The dodo of Mauritius is a famous example of island gigantism.
The over production of somatotrophin can cause gigantism while under production can result in dwarfism.
Foes of gigantism point out that, so far, it is doing nicely without becoming Manhattan-by-the-Thames.
Dive into the heart of New York and experience its gigantism and its tremendous cultural life!

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