gigantism

NOUN /dʒɪ'ɡæntɪzəm/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH G

gigantism is a valid 9-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2I1G2A1N1T1I1S1M3
2 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING

What does gigantism mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

Excessive largeness of stature.

SYNONYMS
2

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