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giantism

/jahy-uhn-tiz-uhm/US // ˈdʒaɪ ənˌtɪz əm //UK // (ˈdʒaɪənˌtɪzəm) //

巨人主义,巨型主义,巨头主义,巨型化

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : gigantism.
    • : the state or quality of being a giant.

Examples

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

  • Some just show radiation abnormalities—giantism, microcephaly, and the like.

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

  • Above 2 m. we have another corresponding state called Giantism.

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