Word: gigantism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gi
gan
tism
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: gigantism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gigans
Language: la
Decoded: gigans
Meaning: giant