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Giants of the Past and Pituitary Theory Explained
The article traces giants to acromegaly caused by enlarged pituitary glands. It cites Lady Rama and other cases, notes measurement challenges, and contrasts mythic tales with modern findings that giants average about six feet eight inches and often die young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rama
California
Europe
Asia
Ea Gallon
Polyphemus
Prince Albert
Kentucky
Matter Museum
Philadelphia
Sree Ee
John Hunter
Itv
Hunter
Lady Rama
Pierre Marie and
Souza-Leite
America