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Gigantism is not a hereditary disease, therefore, it is not passed down from parent to child. It is caused by a benign (non cancerous) tumor on the pituitary gland.

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Gigantism is often caused by a genetic mutation that leads to excessive growth hormone production. This mutation can be passed down from a parent to a child through inheritance of the specific gene involved in regulating growth hormones. However, not all cases of gigantism are inherited, as some can be caused by non-genetic factors or random mutations.

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