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Glomerular disease
Any of a large group of diseases that affect the glomerulus of the kidneys. They may be classified by clinical severity, by histological changes in the kidney, or by etiology. Etiological factors include primary glomerular disease; disease secondary to systemic disease, such as lupus erythematosus or polyarteritis; infectious disease such as streptococcal infection, malaria, syphilis,…
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Glomectomy
The surgical removal of a glomus.
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Globulose
Protein produced by the digestion of globulins.
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Sex hormone-binding globulin
A plasma glycoprotein that binds androgens or estrogens, leaving small concentrations of free hormones to circulate in the blood.
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Antithymocyte globulin
An agent used for immunosuppression in organ transplantation.
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Antilymphocyte globulin
A solution containing polyclonal antibodies, created by injecting animals with human lymphocytes, which is used as a nonspecific immunosuppressant in the treatment of transplant rejection. Because it is polyclonal, ALG is active against many antigens; in contrast, monoclonal antibodies act against one specific antigen only.
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Global assessment of relational functioning scale
A measure of the degree to which a family meets the emotional and functional needs of its members.
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Glissonitis
An inflammation of Glisson’s capsule.
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Gliosome
A cytoplasmic granule of neuroglia.
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Gliosis
The proliferation of astrocytes in the central nervous system after an injury to the brain or spinal cord.
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