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Definition of gigantism in English Turkish dictionary
- irilik
- (Tıp) Hipofiz ön lobunun fazla çalışmasından doğan dev yapılılık
- giantism
- devleşme
- giantism
- devlik
- giantism
- (Tıp) Bakınız: Gigantism
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Definition of gigantism in English English dictionary
- The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size
- 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
- excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
- {i} disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of the limbs
- excessive largeness of stature
- Excessive growth, resulting from heredity, diet, or growth regulation disorder. Androgen deficiency causes long bones to continue growing after they would normally stop. Overproduction of growth hormone usually due to a tumour causes pituitary gigantism (see pituitary gland). With gradual but continuous growth, height may reach 8 ft (240 cm), with normal proportions. Greater susceptibility to infection, injury, and metabolic disorders shortens the life span. Surgery or radiation can be employed to curtail further growth. Gigantism often occurs with acromegaly
- giantism
- local gigantism
- A condition in which a certain part of the body acquires larger than normal size due to excessive growth of the anatomical structures or abnormal accumulation of substances
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