Giantism (Noun)
Meaning 1
Excessive largeness of stature.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- His rare condition was diagnosed as giantism after he experienced an alarming growth spurt during puberty.
- The medical team treated the patient for giantism by regulating his hormone levels and managing his symptoms.
- Andre the Giant suffered from giantism due to a tumor on his pituitary gland, which caused his body to produce excessive growth hormones.
- His excessive height and joint pain were symptoms of giantism caused by an uncontrolled release of growth hormones.
- After undergoing surgery to remove the tumor on her pituitary gland, her giantism symptoms began to subside and her growth slowed dramatically.