noun
gigantism; giantism
Medical term for excessive growth due to hormonal imbalance, typically in childhood.
巨人症は成長ホルモンの過剰分泌によって起こる。
Gigantism is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone.
Compound of 巨人 (kyojin, 'giant') + 症 (shō, 'disease' or 'condition').