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The correct spelling is gigantism.

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noun

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The correct spelling is gigantism. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.

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  1. 1.The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
  2. 2.A condition where there is over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland in a child before the bone growth plates close, resulting in excessive long bone growth, accompanied by muscular weakness and sexual impotence.

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