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Meaning of gigantism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/d͡ʒaɪˈɡæntɪzəm/

Definitions

  1. The quality or state of being gigantic; being of abnormally large size.
    countable, uncountable
  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.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Gigantismus
Español gigantismo
Suomi giganttisuus
Français gigantisme
Bahasa Indonesia gigantisme
Italiano gigantismo
Nederlands gigantisme
Polski gigantyzm
Português gigantismo

Examples

“He [...] may have had a condition called gigantism that explained his notable height.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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