Gigantism

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Gigantism is a condition which is caused by excessive growth and height significantly above average. The condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone which results in persons reaching heights of 7ft or 2.13m to 9ft or 2.74m. Gigantism is often associated with acromegaly - a condition that occurs when the anterior pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone in adulthood...