Definitions for giantism

giantism gi·ant·ism

Spelling: [jahy-uh n-tiz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈdʒaɪ ənˌtɪz əm/

Giantism is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 271 anagrams from letters in giantism (agiimnst).

Definitions for giantism

noun

  1. Pathology. gigantism.
  2. the state or quality of being a giant.

Origin of giantism

First recorded in 1630-40; giant + -ism

Examples for giantism

Indeed, as Marie has said, giantism is acromegaly occurring during the period of adolescence.

Most cases of giantism, combined as they are with imperfect mentality, are due to disease of this gland.

Hypertrophy of the gland is directly associated with certain diseases, such as giantism and acromegaly.

For instance if the pituitary gland over-functioned we had giantism.

The phenomenon of giantism of this nature occurs in alternate generations and then only in rare instances.

Word Value for giantism
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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