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Minification gain
In radiographic image intensification, the ratio of the square of the input phosphor diameter to the square of the output phosphor diameter.
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Flux gain
In radiographic image intensification, the ratio of the number of light photons at the output phosphor to the number of photons at the input phosphor.
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Brightness gain
The increase in the intensity of a fluoroscopic image by the use of an image intensifier.
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Gail score
A tool that assesses a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer in the next 5 years. It uses several variables, including the woman’s current age and the ages when she first menstruated and gave birth; any history of breast biopsies; and any history of the disease in her mother, sisters, or daughters.
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Gag clause
Any item in a contract that restricts free speech or personal expression.
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Gadolinium
A chemical element of the lanthanide series, atomic weight 157.25, atomic number 64. Gadolinium is used as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging. A chemical compound that can be administered to a person during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help distinguish between new lesions and old lesions. An exceptionally uncommon metallic element possesses remarkable…
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Gadfly
A fly belonging to the family Tabanidae that lays eggs under the skin of its victim, causing swelling simulating a boil. Multiple furuncles appear with hatching of larvae.
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Fustigation
In massage, beating with light rods.
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Fusospirochetosis
Infection with fusiform bacilli and spirochetes, such as necrotizing gingivitis.
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Fusogen
A substance that can cause cellular membranes to merge.
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