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1. Larger than normal size
2. Hereditary
3. Glandular disorder
4. Produced by over secretion of growth hormones and thyroid
5. Over activity of insulin producing cells
6. Causes Diabetes
7. Life expectancy less than normal
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How does a person inherit gigantism?
Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed.
What is Gigantism?
The official definition for the word gigantism is "unusual or abnormal largeness."
Is gigantism a dominant or recessive gene?
No, gigantism is not genetic. Gigantism is caused by a malfunction of the growth hormone so it has nothing to do with your parents or grandparents.
What is the common name for gigantism?
"Gigantism" is the common, non-technical, everyday name for "macrosomia."
Does Peter Crouch suffer from gigantism?
It has never been revealed if Peter Croch suffers from gigantism.
What is the amount of hormones present in gigantism?
The amount of hormone that is present in gigantism is HYPER because you can choose either ( HYPO or HYPER) . Because the gigantism is overproduction of growth hormones during childhood or adolescence.
Who does gigantism a affect?
Edumacation
Is gigantism a bad thing?
yes
How much does having gigantism cost?
alot
How did Andre the giant get so tall?
He had gigantism.
Where in the world is gigantism most common?
Eurasia
Can animals get pituitary gigantism?
Pituitary gigantism is very common among several animals. This is when the hormone regulation results in a larger than normal animal.
