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Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed.
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Can you inherit gigantism?
Yes you can inherit gigantism and other growth problems such as:1. Larger than normal size2. Hereditary3. Glandular disorder4. Produced by over secretion of growth hormones and thyroid5. Over activity of insulin producing cells6. Causes diabetes7. Life expectancy less than normal
Which hormone is responsible when a person suffers from gigantism?
Growth hormone
What is wrong with a person who has gigantism or acromegaly?
A person with gigantism or acromegaly has an excess amount of growth hormone, and grows too much, which not only makes that person very tall, but also somewhat distorts their body proportions.
What is Gigantism?
The official definition for the word gigantism is "unusual or abnormal largeness."
Who is the tallest person without gigantism?
John F. Carroll and he was 8ft. and 7 and a half in. tall
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.
Name for person that inherit a will?
Beneficiary.
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
Can a person with felony inherit a house?
of course
