"local gigantism" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} local gigantism (uncountable)
  1. A condition in which a certain part of the body acquires larger than normal size due to excessive growth of the anatomical structures or abnormal accumulation of substances. Wikipedia link: local gigantism Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine

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