Definitions for giantisms

giantisms gi·ant·ism

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

Giantisms is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 334 anagrams from letters in giantisms (agiimnsst).

Definitions for giantisms

noun

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

Origin of giantisms

First recorded in 1630-40; giant + -ism

Examples for giantisms

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

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

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.

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

Word Value for giantisms
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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