Category: G
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Glossectomy
Partial or total resection of the tongue. The surgical removal of the tongue. Surgical revision or complete excision of the tongue. Partial or complete surgical removal of the tongue to treat cancer of the tongue. After the surgery, the remaining tongue usually becomes stronger and larger, and rehabilitation programs can help regain some speech and…
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Glossalgia
Pain in the tongue.
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Glenoid fossa
The concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the mandibular condyle. The hollow in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to make the shoulder joint, glenohumeral joint. The depression on the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus.
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Glaze
To cover with a glossy, smooth surface or coating. The attainment of a smooth and reflective surface. The final firing of porcelain in which the surface is vitrified and a high gloss is imparted to the material. A ceramic veneer on a dental porcelain restoration after it has been fired, producing a nonporous, glossy or…
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Glass ceramic
Ceramic of silicon dioxide or similar materials that solidify from molten state without crystallizing.
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GLA protein (abbrev)
Gamma‐linolenic acid protein.
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Ginglymus joint
Joint involving hinging movements during function.
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Ginglymoarthrodial joint
A joint that involves hinging and gliding movement during function; it has a ginglymus and arthrodial form.
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Gingivostomatitis
Inflammatory process involving the gingiva and mucosa. The term is a compound word derived from the Greek word stoma, which means mouth. The term encompasses any intraoral inflammatory process located within the oral cavity. Inflammation of the gingival tissue and the mucosa of the mouth due to herpesvirus types I or II. Gingivostomatitis is a…
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Gingivosis
Former nomenclature for desquamative gingivitis.