Definition of Gigantism
Gigantism
gi·gan·tism
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(noun)
the quality of being overly or abnormally large, especially in biology;
e.g. The gigantism of the vehicle makes it difficult to maneuver. These rabbits have a gene for gigantism by which they are unusually large.
(noun)
(medicine) an instance of excessive development or growth to an unusually large size, typically caused by a hormone imbalance;
e.g. She suffers from gigantism by which she is much taller and bigger-built than her peers.
(noun)
(botany) an instance of a plant growing excessively to an abnormally large size and also often having its reproductive capacity inhibited;
e.g. The bush shows gigantism due to a genetic mutation, by which it doesn't yield viable seeds.
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