Gigantismo
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- "Gigantism (Greek: γίγας, gígas, "giant", plural γίγαντες, gígantes), also known as giantism, is a condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average. In humans, this condition is caused by over-production of growth hormone in childhood, resulting in people 2.1 to 2.7 m (7 to 9 ft) in height.
It is a rare disorder resulting from increased levels of growth hormone before the fusion of the growth plate which usually occurs at some point soon after puberty. This increase is most often due to abnormal tumor growths on the pituitary gland. Gigantism should not be confused with acromegaly, the adult form of the disorder, characterized by somatic enlargement specifically in the extremities and face." - (en.wikipedia.org 14.07.2021)
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Bildnuß Antonij Franckenpoint auß Gellern/ wel=/ cher seiner ungewohnlichen hie unden verzeichneter groese und laenge/ halben ist gegenwertiger gstalt angezeyget.
Flugblatt von 1583 zu einem...
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IACOB DAMA U PISPEN
Das 1613 entstandene...
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Image: Kulturstiftung Sachsen-Anhalt - Public Domain Mark
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