What does gigantism mean?
A condition in which a person's body produces too much growth hormone, resulting in excessive growth and development. This can occur due to a variety of causes, including a benign tumor on the pituitary gland.
Example
"The doctor diagnosed the patient with gigantism, which was caused by a non-cancerous tumor on her pituitary gland."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.