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gigabit
gigabyte
gigacycle
gigaflop
gigahertz
gigantic
gigantism
gigantomachy
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gigantism

gi·gan·tism [ jī gán tìzzəm, j gàn tìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. excessive growth: excessive growth due to overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland before the end of adolescence

2. quality of being very big: the quality or condition of being very large, tall, or bulky

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