gigantism

(noun)

a condition caused by an over-production of growth hormone, resulting in excessive bone growth

Related Terms

  • dwarfism
  • somatostatin
  • growth hormone

Examples of gigantism in the following topics:

  • Regulation of the Cell Cycle by External Events

    • A lack of HGH can inhibit cell division, resulting in dwarfism, whereas too much HGH can result in gigantism .
  • Hormonal Regulation of Growth

    • Oversecretion of growth hormone can lead to gigantism in children, causing excessive growth.
  • The Fossil Record as Evidence for Evolution

    • Like extant organisms, fossils vary in size from microscopic, like single-celled bacteria, to gigantic, like dinosaurs and trees.
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