Definitions

1. noun

a medical condition in which an individual’s body parts are abnormally large, often due to an overproduction of growth hormone.

“The doctor diagnosed the child with giantism due to an excessive production of growth hormone.”

2. noun

exaggeration or an overemphasis, often used to describe an idea, situation, or person.

“His giantism in describing the company’s accomplishments made his speech seem overly boastful.”