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gastric
Having to do with the stomach.
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gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach lining.
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gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the stomach and the intestines, usually producing symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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gastrointestinal
Having to do with the stomach and intestines.
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gene
A unit of heredity located on a chromosome.
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generic
1. General; typical; not specific. 2. Medicine that’s not a name brand.
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genetic
Hereditary. Having to do with the genes.
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genitalia
The reproductive organs.
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genitourinary system
The genitals and urinary organs.
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geriatrics
The branch of medicine devoted to the elderly.
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germ
A disease-causing microorganism.
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German measles
A mild childhood disease that causes fever and rash. Although rubella is mild in childhood, it’s dangerous to pregnant women…
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gestation
The period of development within the uterus from conception to birth.
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giantism
Abnormal growth of the body due to an excessive amount of growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland.
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giardiasis
A diarrheal illness caused by infection with Giardia lamblia, a parasitic protozoan.
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gingiva
The gums.
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gingivitis
Inflammation of the gums.
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gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete…
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glaucoma
An eye disease, characterized by increased pressure within the eye, that can result in blindness if not treated.
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glomerulonephritis
When the filtering units in the kidneys, called the glomeruli, are damaged, the kidneys don’t function properly and waste and…
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glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue.
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