Category: G

The grasping reaction of the fingers and toes when stimulated. This reflex is normal in the newborn but disappears as the nervous system matures. It may reappear later in life if an individual suffers an injury to the frontal lobes of the brain. The grasp reflex is a basic instinct where the fingers or toes…

A macular hair cell of the utricle and saccule. It responds to changes in position of the head and linear acceleration.  

The rate at which an individual, tissue, or organ grows over time. Growth rate refers to the change in an individual’s size over a specific period. This rate can be expressed in absolute terms or relatively as a percentage of the average growth rate.  

A red papular eruption of an infant’s chin and anterior chest area seen during teething. It is a form of miliaria due to excess saliva coming in contact with the skin.  

The branch of psychology concerned with the inheritance of psychological characteristics.  

Psoriasis characterized by small distinct lesions that generally occur over the body. The lesions appear particularly in the young after acute streptococcal infections. Guttate psoriasis is a type of psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by inflamed patches of skin. It primarily affects children and young adults, particularly after streptococcal infections. One notable feature of guttate…

Gonorrheal infection around the rectum and anus.  

An archaic term used to denote hormones, such as cholecystokinin, gastrin, and secretin, which are secreted by mucosal cells of the gastrointestinal tract and absorbed into the blood.  

An advanced practice registered nurse with a graduate specialty degree in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions commonly found among older adults and generally associated with aging. Generally GNPs are required to have specialty certification by a nationally recognized credentialing organization. The functions of the GNP are defined by individualized scope…

Placing a limb so that its distal end is lower than the level of the heart. Gravity affects the fluids within the limb, drawing or retaining them to the distal aspect. When limbs, especially injured limbs, are placed below the level of the heart, interstitial pressure is increased, encouraging the formation and retention of edema…