Category: G
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Gelatinous polyp
A polyp made up of loose swollen edematous tissue.
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Germinal pole
The pole of an ovum at which the development begins.
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Gasoline poisoning
The reaction of the body to ingested or inhaled gasoline.
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Gutta-percha point
A cone made of gutta-percha combined with other material that is used in filling root canals of teeth.
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Gueneau de Mussy’s point
The point located at the junction of a line extending down from the left border of the sternum with a horizontal line at the level of the bony part of the anterior portion of the tenth rib. Pressure on this point causes pain in cases of diaphragmatic pleurisy.
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Giant cell pneumonia
An interstitial pneumonitis of infancy and childhood. The lung tissue contains multinucleated giant cells. The disease often occurs in connection with measles.
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Granular pharyngitis
Chronic pharyngitis with granulations seen on the pharynx.
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Gas peritonitis
Peritonitis in which gas is present in the peritoneal cavity.
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Gynecoid pelvis
A normal female pelvis. Relative to the male pelvis it has a wider bone structure and a more oval shape. A female pelvis where the inlet is circular rather than oval-shaped.
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Geographical pathology
Pathology in its relationship to climate and geography.