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excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

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  1. n. excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
  2. n. excessive largeness of stature
  3. n. excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland