Category: G
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Gleet
A chronic inflammation (as gonorrhea) of a bodily orifice usually accompanied by an abnormal discharge. A thin discharge from the vagina, penis, a wound or an ulcer. Mucus or pus discharged from the penis or vagina, especially after gonorrhea. A discharge of purulent mucus from the penis or vagina resulting from chronic gonorrhea. A mucous…
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Glaucoma
A group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed, leading to impaired vision and blindness. A condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye. Group of diseases characterized by increasing intraocular pressures causing defects in vision. An eye disease characterised by increased intraocular…
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Gingival Index
An index describing the clinical severity of gingival inflammation as well as its location.
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Ghrelin
A gastrointestinal peptide hormone secreted by epithelial cells in the stomach lining. A peptide hormone secreted by cells in the gastrointestinal tract that both stimulates the secretion of growth hormone and regulates feeding behaviour and energy balance by acting on the hypothalamus. A satiety factor responsive to protein feeding and low-carbohydrate-low-fat feeding. A polypeptide made…
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Genotoxic
Describes a poisonous substance which harms an organism by damaging its DNA thereby capable of causing mutations or cancer. Refers to compounds that interfere with normal functioning of genetic material (i.e., DNA). For example, the antitumor antibiotic family of duocarmycin drugs. A toxic agent that damages DNA molecules in genes, causing mutations, tumours, etc. A…
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Genotoxin
A chemical or other agent that damages cellular DNA, resulting in mutations or cancer.
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Gene silencing
Suppression of the expression of a gene. Interruption or suppression of the expression of a gene at transcriptional or translational levels.
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Gavage
The process of feeding liquids by tube directly into the stomach. Forced feeding, especially through a tube passed into the stomach. The forced feeding of someone who cannot eat or who refuses to eat. Artificial feeding of liquid or semiliquid food through a tube, most commonly one extending from the nose to the stomach (nasogastric…
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Gastrotonic (Gastroprotective)
Substance that strengthens, tones, or regulates gastric functions (or protects from injury) without overt stimulation or depression. Protect the stomach.
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Gastrocnemius muscle
The big calf muscle at the rear of the lower leg. Muscle in the back part of the leg that makes up the greater part of the calf. Muscle of the posterior surface of the lower leg that, when flexed, initiates plantar flexion. A large superficial muscle along the back of the leg. The gastrocnemius…