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Average gradient
In sensitometry, a measure of the contrast of the film or film screen system by determination of the slope of the sensitometric curve. The quantification of the extent or sharpness of the linear segment within the H&D curve, specifically between 0.25 and 2.00, is performed to determine its measurement.
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Alveolar gradient
A gradient. The difference between the calculated oxygen pressure available in the alveolus and the arterial oxygen tension. It measures the efficiency of gas exchange.
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Gradenigo’s syndrome
Suppurative otitis media, pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve, and abducens palsy, typically associated with infection or cancer at the base of the skull.
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Gracile nucleus
A mass of medullary gray matter terminating the funiculus gracilis. A nucleus in the medulla oblongata in which fibers of the fasciculus gracilis terminate.
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Graceful degradation of care
The deliberate restriction of the use of limited health care resources in a mass casualty incident to only those patients who are thought to have the best chance of survival.
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Grab bar
A bar attached to the wall to assist in climbing stairs or using the bath, shower, or toilet safely.
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Tophaceous gout
Gout marked by the development of tophi (deposits of sodium urate) in the joints and in the external ear.
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Periarticular gout
Gout that involves structures near the joints.
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Lead gout
Goutlike symptoms associated with lead poisoning.
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Gottron’s sign
Red or purple plaques on the dorsum of the hands and on the forearms, elbows, and knees; found in dermatomyositis.
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