G
G6PD
deficiency:
(Hem) glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency; a human enzymopathy.
67Ga, Ga-67 (gallium-67): (Radio)
used for nuclear scanning.
gabapentin: (Rx) trade name Neurontin; drug used, among other things,
as an anti-seizure therapy
GAD antibody: (Lab) used to differentiate diabetes diagnoses.
gadolinium, chelated:
(Radio) contrast dye agent used in MRI
Gadolite: (Radio)
contrast media for GI imaging.
Gaenslen
test: (Rheum) for detection of sacroiliac joint abnormalities.
gaff: orthopedic
instrument
Gage sign: (Ortho) a small osteoporotic region on radiographs that forms a transradiant V
on the lateral side of the epiphysis, which is one of the radiographic signs in
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, indicating a capital femoral epiphysis at risk of
collapse.
Gail model: (Onc) used to determine risk for breast cancer
gait lock splint brace : or GLS brace
galea: meaning helmet-like structure (scalp, head, etc.)
galea
aponeurotica: (Anatomy) scalp, connects frontal and occipital
muscle bellies.
Galeazzi
fracture: (Ortho) forearm.
galenicals: (Pharm)
class of drugs that are organic, not chemical in nature.
Galezowski
lacrimal dilator: (Instrument)
Gallavardin
phenomenon: (Cardio) aortic stenosis, dissociation of noisy and
musical elements of ejection murmur.
Gallavardin click: (Cardio) systolic, caused by prolapse of mitral valve.
gallbladder: (GI) Style
Note: one word (per Dorland’s, Stedman’s, etc) muscular sac attached to liver where bile is stored.
gallstones: (GI/Condition) calculus from deposits in
gallbladder.
Gallis procedure: (Ortho) calcaneus
gallium nitrate: (Onc)
used intravenously to treat cancer-related hypercalcemia, a brand name is
Ganite.
gallium scan:
(Radio) to look for neoplasms.
gallium-67 scintigraphy: (Radio) used to image
neoplasms, sites of inflammation, and abscesses.
gallop, summation
gallop: (Cardio) very rapid heart
rate in rhythm of 3 sounds, where S3-S4 meet.
Galt
trephine: (Instrument)
Galvus: (Rx) generic = vildagliptin;
for type 2 diabetes.
Galzin: (Rx)
zinc acetate, for
Gambee
stitch: (Surgery) GI suturing technique.
Gambro
catheter: (Renal) hemodialysis.
gamekeeper’s thumb:
(Ortho) subluxation of the thumb
gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT): infertility therapy
gamma-butyrolactone
(GBL): OTC dietary supplement used to enhance physical
performance, building muscle, decreasing stress, inducing sleep, FDA has asked
for a recall of all products containing GBL because
of reports of serious health problems related to its use.
gamma camera: (Equip) scintigraphic or scintillation
camera.
gamma knife/Gamma Knife: (Equip) minimally invasive
radiosurgical system (NOTE: Stedman’s
lists it not capitalized, MTDesk lists it as Gamma
Knife).
gammaglobulin, gammaglobulinemia:
(Hem) plasma protein, protects against infection; abnormal condition of.
gamy: several meanings: (1) having a spoiled game smell,
(2) a plucky, unyielding spirit, (3) sexually suggestive, seamy.
ganciclovir: (Rx) generic for Cytovene, Vitrasert; antiviral drug.
Gandhi,
Mahatma: (Person/History) In India, leader of nationalist movement
to gain
gangliolysis:
(Procedure) breaking up of ganglion, for pain relief of trigeminal neuralgia
gangrene, gangrenous : (Derm) death of tissue, or relating to this
Ganite: (Rx)
gallium injection, used for cancer-related hypercalcemia.
Ganser
diverticulum: (GI) multiple pulsion
diverticula of sigmoid flexure.
Gant
osteotomy:
(Ortho) hip
Ganzfeld
stimulator: (Ophth) used to
illuminate retina in electroretinogram.
gap arthroplasty:
(Ortho) for correcting anklyosis.
gape, gaping:
(as in wound edges) deep and wide open
garbanzo beans: (Horticulture) also called chickpea, used to make
hummus.
Garceau
procedure: (Ortho) for clubfoot,
tibial tendon transfer.
Garceau-Brahms
procedure : (Ortho) ?
Garceau
ureteral catheter: (Equip) conical.
Gardasil: (Rx) vaccine to prevent cervical cancer (2006).
Garden
classification: (Ortho) femoral neck
fractures, graded as Garden 1 to Garden 4, with Garden 4 being most severe.
Gardnerella: (Lab)
genus of bacteria, including Gardnerella vaginalis species seen in bacterial
vaginosis.
Garlique: OTC brand name herbal remedy.
Garren-Edwards
gastric bubble: (Procedure) for
weight reduction
Garrigue vaginal speculum: (Instrument) weighted.
Gass hook,
Gass scleral marker: (Instruments) ophthalmologic surgery.
gastrocnemius equinus:
(Condition) recession of the gastrocnemius muscle.
gastrocs: (Anatomy)
abbreviation for gastrocnemius/gastroc-soleus muscles of the lower leg.
gastroc-soleus: (Anatomy) referring to muscles of the lower leg,
gastrocnemius and soleus muscle groups.
Gastrografin: (Radio)
contrast medium.
GastroMARK: (Radio)
MRI contrast agent for GI imaging.
gastroschisis: (GI) herniation of intestines through defect in abdominal
wall.
gate clip, gate clamp: (Instruments)
gate-control theory:
(Neuro) theory to explain the mechanism of pain.
gated pool
test: (Cardio/Test) nuclear cardiac function study; wall motion is graded as dyskinetic,
akinetic, hypokinetic, normal, or
hyperkinetic.
gated SPECT: (Cardio/Test)
myocardial perfusion scan.
gateway theory: (Addiction) for drugs, term coined by Robert
DuPont, MD, to describe the 3 drugs believed to “open up the gate” to
addiction or to move on to
harder drugs; alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine.
Gatorade: (Product) OTC brand of sports drink, electrolyte
replenishment.
Gaucher
disease: (pronounced “gow-shay”) fatty substances accumulate in liver, spleen,
and lymph glands; causes splenomegaly, darkening of skin, and anemia.
GAUS: (Clinical Trial)
German Activator Urokinase Study
gauss: (Science) the
pull of the earth’s gravity, magnetic field.
Gauss sign: (
gaussian line saturation
(X-ray), distribution (Statistics):
also called normal distribution, frequency distribution for a set of variable
data,
utilizing a bell-shaped
curve.
gavage: (GI) forced
feeding (Note: “lavage” is washing out an organ).
GAX collagen: type of bovine collagen
Gaylor forceps, Gaylor-Thoms
forceps: (Instruments)
Gaynor-Hart
position: (Radio) X-ray, carpal tunnel
GDS: (Abbrev) Global Deterioration Scale, see below.
Geiger
counter: instrument to measure radiation;
aka, Geiger-Muller counter.
Gelcast: used in making ceramics
(NOTE: You may be looking for “Gelocast”
below, type of dressing).
Gelfilm: (Surgery) absorbable gelatin film.
GelFlex: (Ortho)
type of splint; also seen in references as Gelflex.
Gelfoam: (Surgery)
absorbable hemostatic powder, used to control bleeding in awkward areas.
gelling: used to
describe a temporary difficulty in moving when attempting to rise after sitting
in one position for a long time.
Gelocast
dressing: compression, used with
Gelpi
retractor: (Instrument) for cervical fusion.
Gelseal: (Surgery) vascular patch graft system
GelStat Migraine: (OTC) natural product with ginger and
feverfew for treatment of migraine, sublingual preparation.
Gelweave Valsalva graft:
(Cardio) repair of aorta.
gemcitabine: (Rx) generic for Gemzar,
for breast cancer.
gemellus muscles: (Anatomy)
thigh muscles, superior and inferior gemellus.
gemifloxacin mesylate: (Rx) generic for Factive;
antibiotic.
Gemzar: (Rx) generic = gemcitabine;
for breast cancer.
Genasense: (Onc) antisense
compound that increases sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapy, radiation,
and immunotherapy.
Gendex Panelipse:
(Dental) x-ray equipment
GeneRx: (Cardio)
nonsurgical treatment for angina
genicular arteries/veins:
(Anatomy) in the knee
genital: (adjective)
pertaining to reproduction, specifically reproductive organs.
genitalia: (noun)
the external organs concerned with reproduction.
Gensini
catheter: (Cardio) for coronary arteriography.
Gensini
method:
(Cardio) of scoring extent of coronary artery disease.
Genotropin: (Rx) generic= somatropin; injection, growth hormone.
GenTeal: OTC lubricant eye gel.
gentian violet:
used to treat infections of the mucous membranes and skin associated with
gram-positive bacteria.
Gentiva Health Services:
(Business) a national home
health provider.
GentleLASE: laser
brand/model.
Genutrain: (Ortho) brand name knee support.
genu recurvatum:
(Ortho/Condition) hyperextension of the knee.
genu valgum: (Ortho/Condition) deformity in which the knees are
abnormally close together, also called knock knee.
genu varum: (Ortho/Condition) deformity in which the knees are unusually
separated and lower extremities are bowed
inward, also called bow
leg.
Genucom
machine: (Equip) for testing the
knee.
geophagia: the habit
of eating dirt or clay.
geographic tongue: (ENT)
glossitis characterized by migratory areas of desquamative papillae.
Geomedic
total knee prosthesis: (Ortho) brand name implant.
Gerald
tissue forceps: (Instrument)
Gerdy
tubercle: (Anatomy) upper end of
tibia.
germinal matrix: (Derm) base of nail
Gerota
fascia: (Renal/Anatomy) encloses
kidney
Gero Vita International: company that sells vitamins and nutritional
supplements online
gestalt theory,
gestaltism:
(Psych) The theory which claims objects
of the mind, as immediately presented to direct experience, come as
complete, analyzable forms
which cannot be split into parts.
geste antagonistique: a gesture used to correct positioning
Ghon
complex: (Pulm)
pulmonary lesion, characteristic of TB.
Ghormley
fusion:
(Ortho) hip fusion
GHP: (Abbrev) general health profile or panel.
GI silk
suture: (Surgery)
GIA stapler: (Instrument) for gastrointestinal anastomosis
Giannestras
procedure: (Ortho) metatarsal
giant cell arteritis: (Vascular) temporal arteritis
giant papillary conjunctivitis: (Ophth)
GPC; commonly seen in contact lens wearers,
irritation on underside of eye lids.
Gianturco coil: (Surgery) combination of steel
wool and wire for bronchial artery embolization
Gibbons urethral
catheter: (Equip)
gibbous (adjective): humpbacked, convex, protuberant
gibbus (noun): a
hump deformity
Giemsa
stain:
(Lab) methylene blue
Gifford
operation: (Ophth) keratotomy, destruction of lacrimal sac.
Gifford
reflex / sign: (Ophth) eye-closure pupillary reaction
GIFT:
(OB-GYN) gamete intrafallopian tube transfer (infertility treatment)
GII Paradigm
brace: (Ortho) knee
Gila monster: (Biology) large poisonous lizard of the southwest US
and
Gilbert
disease: nonhemolytic jaundice.
Gilbert sign:
(pronounced “jill-bear”) indicative of hepatic cirrhosis
Gilbert
cystic duct forceps: (Instrument)
Giliberty
total hip: (Surgery) prosthesis.
Gill
arthrodesis: (Ortho) shoulder
Gill
laminectomy: (Surgery) back.
Gill procedure: (Ortho) for dropfoot
Gill-Stein operation:
(Ortho)
carporadial arthrodesis.
Gilles-Bertrand
target, GB target: (Neurosurgery) ?
Gilles de
la Tourette syndrome: (Neuro) same as Tourette syndrome.
Gilliam
procedure: (OB-GYN) uterine suspension
Gillies
fashion: (Ophth) graft for ectropion
Gillies operation: (Ortho) reduction of zygomatic arch fractures.
Gillies and
Millard technique: (Plastics) oral commissure reconstruction.
Gil-Vernet
dissection: (Surgery) extended pyelotomy.
Gimbernat
ligament: lacunar ligament
ginger gum: (Homeopathy) used to help nausea; AKA, SeaBand Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum.
gingivobuccal: referring to gum and cheek areas
Girard
forceps: (Instrument) ophthalmologic surgery
Girdlestone procedure: (Ortho) excision of femoral head and neck, for OA of hip.
Girdlestone-Taylor
operation: (Ortho/Podiatry) for claw
toes
girth: encircling
measurement
Gissane crucial
angle: (Pod) measured on x-ray.
glabella: (Anatomy) the smooth area between the eyebrows, just
above the nose
glabrous: (adjective) no hair growth, denotes areas of
the body such as palms and soles.
glans clitoridis:
(Anatomy/GYN) erectile tissue.
glans penis:
(Anatomy) also called balanus (Note: NOT “glands”), bulbar end, head of penis.
glargine: (Rx)
insulin, trade name Lantus.
moderate, 5 = good
glasnost: openness
Glassman
clamp: (Instrument)
glean, gleaned: (verb)
to gather, collect, pick out, obtain, gather from what is left; ex., “The
information for Past Medical History was gleaned from the old charts.”
Gleason
system: (Onc) scale of 1-5,
for staging prostate cancer
Gleevec: (Rx)
generic = imatinib mesylate; cancer drug.
Glenn
procedure: (Cardio/Pulm) superior vena
cava to right pulmonary artery anastomosis
glenoid labrum (labrum glenoidale): cartilage on lip of glenoid cavity, scapula.
gli: gene (lipoma and
liposarcoma)
gliadin: a class of proteins, prolamins.
glimepiride: (Rx) generic; for diabetes.
Glisson
capsule: (Hepatic) fibrous capsule of liver.
glitch: meaning a
malfunction, especially computers.
Global Deterioration Scale: (Neuro) GDS, an assessment of dementia, levels 1-7.
Global FX: (Ortho) fracture system for humeral head fracture.
globus hystericus: (Condition) difficulty in swallowing.
Glogau classification:
(Derm) assessment of skin photoaging;
types 1-4 from no wrinkles to global wrinkles.
glomerular basement membrane: boundary between blood and
urine in the kidney, filters it.
glomus jugulare tumor: ball-like swelling in jugular vein or along Jacobson nerve in temporal
bone
glossopharyngeal neuralgia
with asystole: (Neuro) deep
stabbing, excruciating pain in one side of the throat, around the
glossopharyngeal
nerve, which is the nerve which also plays a role in regulating heart rate and
blood pressure, so these attacks of pain may
include arrhythmia or
asystole.
glottic-thyroid-cricoid fracture: (ENT)
laryngotracheal injury.
glover suture: (Surgery) technique where each stitch is passed
through loop of preceding stitch.
GlucaGen: (Pharm) injection for severe hypoglycemic reaction
glucagon: (Endo) hormone which increases blood sugar.
Gluco-Gel: (Rx) diabetes treatment.
glucometer: (Device)
measures blood sugar
Glucophage
XR: (Rx) generic = metformin,
extended release version, for diabetes.
glucosamine
chondroitin: OTC supplement used
homeopathically for arthritis and joint pain
glucuronosyltransferase: (Lab)
enzyme.
GlucoWatch: (Device) wrist device monitors blood sugar 24 hours,
alarm goes off when too high or too low
Glumetza: (Rx)
generic = metformin; for diabetes.
gluteal cleft:
buttocks or intergluteal cleft
gluteal crest: gluteal tuberosity.
gluteus maximus muscle, g. medius, g. minimus: (Anatomy) buttocks muscles.
gluten: protein derivative of wheat (some people are
allergic, require a “gluten-free diet”)
gluten enteropathy:
(GI) celiac disease, difficulty absorbing nutrients; also an allergic disease
to gluten.
glutinous: sticky,
adhesive, glue-like
glutitis: (Condition)
inflammation of the buttocks
glycine loading test:
glycocalyx-enclosed biofilm: on surfaces of catheters and drainage systems
glycol methacrylate: plastic polymer
Glycolax: OTC
laxative.
Glyderm: (Rx) a line of derm products to improve skin
appearance.
Glyquin: (Rx) hydroquinone, skin bleaching cream for hyperpigmentation.
Glytrol: (Nutrition) OTC liquid nutritional supplement.
GM-CSF:
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (to prevent suppression of
bone marrow)
gnathic: pertaining to
the jaw or cheek
gnathalgia: pain in
the jaw
gnosia: (Psych)
ability to perceive and recognize
GOAT:
(Test)
goatee: a
small chin beard.
goblet cell
metaplasia: (Lab) related to respiratory problems; goblet cells
secrete mucus.
Goebel-Frangenheim-Stoeckel operation: (Uro) urethrovesical suspension.
Goeckerman
therapy: (Derm) light treatment.
gold compounds: (Pharm) to treat
rheumatoid arthritis - myochrysine, Ridaura, Solganal
7C Gold
test: (Lab) urine test for Alzheimer
disease
Goldblatt hypertension: (Cardio) blood flow is restricted in the
kidney, called Goldblatt kidney, causing renal hypertension, or Goldblatt
hypertension.
Goldenberg Snarecoil bone marrow biopsy needle: (Instrument)
Goldman score: (Cardio) preoperative assessment of cardiovascular risk
Goldmann
3-mirror lens: (Ophth) used to examine the eye.
Goldmann-Favre
syndrome:
(Ophth) vitreoretinal
degeneration.
Goldner procedure:
(Ortho)
for clubfoot.
Goldstein
retractor: (Instrument) eye surgery
“golf ball liver”: acute hepatitis induced by toxins sprayed on golf
courses.
golfer’s wrist: (Ortho) caused by stress fracture(s) of the hook of
the hamate from repeated swinging motion.
Golgi
apparatus: (Neuro) structure within cell, which transports/stores
enzymes and hormones.
Golgi cell: (Neuro) nerve cell, either with long axons (type 1)
or no axons (type 2).
Golub lead:
(Cardio) on ECG.
Gomco clamp: (Instrument)
used in circumcision.
Gomez
retractor: (Instrument)
gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH):
Gonal-F: (Rx)
follitropin alfa injection; for infertility.
Gonda
reflex: similar to Babinski and
Chaddock signs.:
Goode T
tube: (ENT) type of tympanostomy
tube.
Goodell
sign: (Ob-GYN) softening of uterus and cervix,
indicative of pregnancy.
GoodKnight
318: (Pulm) sleep apnea monitor brand name.
Goodley cervical traction:
Goosen
vascular punch: (Instrument) NOTE: not “gossen”.
Gordon syndrome: distal arthrogryposis, short stature, may also have cleft palate.
Gorham
disease: hemangiomatosis, along with
gradual, but often complete, resorption of bone, unknown etiology.
Gorlin
formula: (Cardio) used to estimate
the area of opening of a cardiac valve.
Gore-Tex
artificial knee ligament: polytetrafluoroethylene.
Gore-Tex cushions: air-loss bed, inflated permeable cushions
Gore-Tex
patch: (Surgery)
Gosset
self-retaining retractor:
(Instrument)
Gott-Daggett
shunt: (Cardio)
Gottron
nodules, papules: (Derm) papules on hands.
Gotu
Cola: (Homeopathy) herbal, used as diuretic, for
pain, and as a sedative, etc., centella asiatica.
Gouffon
pin:
(Equip) hip
Gougerot-Carteaud
syndrome: (Derm) papillomatosis,
confluent and reticulate.
Gougerot-Blum
purpura: (Derm) pigmented purpuric
lichenoid dermatosis, lower extremities.
Gouley
catheter: (Instrument) curved steel, used to pass through
urethral strictures.
Goulian
knife:
(Plastic Surgery)
Goulian
mammoplasty: (Plastic Surgery)
gourmand syndrome: (Neuro) eating disorder in which patients only eat
fine foods and also have compulsive thinking.
gout: (Rheum) inflammatory
condition with hyperuricemia, some types are: abarticular (which does not
affect the joints); saturnine (from lead poisoning); tophaceous (in which there
are tophi).
gouty arthritis: (Rheum) gout affecting the joints, inflammation,
hyperuricemia.
Graber-Duvernay
procedure: hip
graafian cyst:
(OB-GYN) an ovarian follicle
gracilis muscle:
(Anatomy) thigh.
graded exercise testing:
(Cardio) in coronary artery disease.
Gradle
corneal trephine: (Instrument)
Graefe
knife: (Ophth/Instrument)
GraftAssist
vein/graft holder:
Graft blade
plate:
(Ortho)
Graham
omental patch:
gram-negative rods:
(Lab) finding seen on Gram stain, stain is not retained.
gram-positive: (Lab) result of Gram stain where stain is
retained.
Gram stain, G. method, G.solution: (Lab) method
of differentiating organisms; developed by physician
named Hans Christian Joachim Gram, MD, so capitalized in these cases, see
gram-negative, -positive.
granisetron: (Rx)
generic for Kytril; for nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy.
Grant
gallbladder retractor: (Instrument)
granuloma annulare: (Derm) recurrent papular rash on distal portions of
extremities and over prominences.
granuloma gravidarum: (Derm) pyogenic eruption, develops during pregnancy.
granulosa-theca cell tumor:
ovarian tumor
Granulex : (Rx/Derm) topical gel to treat diabetic foot ulcers
Grashey position: (external oblique); pronounced “gra-shay”,
tangential x-ray view of the glenohumeral joint.
Grassi
nerve: stomach.
grattage: (Procedure) scraping of surface of
tissue/granulations to stimulate healing process.
gravedo: a head cold or nasal catarrh (Dorland’s
Medical Dictionary).
gravida (GYN): number of pregnancies (para = # of deliveries after
20th week of gestation)
Type
as : gravida 1 or G1
If
dictated “gravida 3,0,0,3", type as: gravida 3, 3-0-0-3
(which = 3 pregnancies, with 3 term infants, 0 premature, 0 abortions, 3 living
children using the TPAL method which = term,
premature, abortions, live children)
Gravilee washings: ?
Gravindex
test: (OB/Lab)
pregnancy test
gray: in radiotherapy, unit of absorbed radiation,
abbreviated as Gy.
Grayson
ligaments: finger
Great
greater sciatic notch: (Anatomy) deep indentation in hip bone, point of union
of ilium and ischium.
GRECC: Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers
Green
procedure:
for scapula.
Greenhow
incision: (GI) cholecystectomy.
greenstick fracture: (Peds/Ortho) incomplete fracture, particularly of forearm; note
it is one word, not capitalized.
Gregg-Swan syndrome: (
Grenace
brace: (Ortho) ankle.
grenz ray:
(X-ray) type of soft roentgen ray
Grice
procedure: (Ortho) for talipes
valgus; also called Grice-Green procedure.
GRID: (Infectious Diseases) abbreviation for gay-related
immunodeficiency
gridiron incision: (Surgery) abdominal incison; aka, McBurney incision.
Grieshaber
knife: (Instrument)
grimace test: (Ortho) for knee pain.
Groenouw
dystrophy:
(Ophth) corneal dystrophy, type 1 and type 2.
Groffman tracing: (Ophth) visual test.
Grollman
pigtail catheter: (Equip)
Groshong
catheter: (Equip) for infusion of drugs, fluids.
Grosse and
Kempf nail: (Ortho) intermedullary nail
ground glass sign: (Pulm) appearance/pattern
on pulmonary/chest CT scan, particular high resolution CT (HRCT).
Grover
disease: (Derm) itchy rash.
Grover
meniscotome: (Instrument)
Gruentzig balloon catheter: for
esophageal dilatation. Style Note: To be
technically correct, and if your
typing system is capable
of it, you should type it as Grüntzig, with an umlaut over the “u”, but if you
cannot type
the umlaut, it is
acceptable (translation wise, German) to add the “e” as we did here (Source:
Vera Pyle
Medical Terminology, 8th Ed, 2003).
grume: (noun) viscous
fluid
grumose, grumous:
(adjective) clotted or lumpy
Gruppe
wire: (Surgery)
Guardwire angioplasty system: (Vascular)
Guedel
laryngoscope: (Equip)
Guepar
hinge-knee prosthesis: (Ortho)
Guggenheim
adenoid: ?
Guhl,
classification of: (Ortho) arthroscopic
Guidant
pacemakers: (Cardio) some recent recalls include PULSAR, PULSAR
MAX II, DISCOVERY, MERIDIAN, CONTAK, VIRTUS, INTELIS II, VENTAK PRIZM,
etc. See the Guidant web site for more information http://www.guidant.com/physician_communications/
.
Guidant
Vitality pacemaker: (Cardio)
Guilford-Schuknecht
scissors: (Instrument)
Guillain-Barre syndrome: acute febrile polyneuritis (French pronunciation
“ge-ya - be-ra”)
Guist
sphere implant: (Ophth) orbital
implant
Gundersen
Clinic: (Place) clinic system based
in LaCrosse, WI
Gundersen
Lyme test (GLT): (Lab) serodiagnostic test for
Lyme disease.
Gunderson
conjunctival flap: (Procedure) eye
surgery
Gunston
prosthesis: (Ortho) knee
Gusberg uterine forceps: (Instrument)
Gustilo
prosthesis: (Ortho) knee.
Guistilo-Kyle prosthesis: (Ortho) hip
GUSTO trial: (Cardio) Global Utilization of Streptokinase
and t-PA for Occluded Coronary Arteries
Gutgeman
auricular appendage clamp:
(Instrument)
gutta percha: a resin material used in dental root canals, also as
an insulating material, in golf balls, etc.
guttate: characterized
by lesions that are drop shaped
Guttmann
vaginal speculum: (Instrument)
Guyana: (Geography)
South American country (see Ghana to avoid confusing the two).
Guyon
ureteral sound: (Instrument)
Guyon
catheter: (Equip)
Guyon canal syndrome: (Neuro) entrapment of the distal ulnar nerve at the
wrist; aka, Guyon tunnel syndrome.
Guyton-Park
eye speculum: (Instrument)
GVHD: graft versus host disease
gymnocyte: (Lab) a
cell with no cell wall
Gynazole-1: (Rx)
butoconazole nitrate, single dose treatment of vulvovaginitis.
Gynecare TVT: (Procedure/GYN) Gynecare tension-free vaginal tape;
used for treatment of urinary incontinence (2002).
Gynecare Verascope Hysteroscopy System: hysteroscopy using fiberoptics
gynecoid:
characteristic of a female.
GyneLase diode laser:
(Equip) treatment of menorrhagia
gyre: ring or circle,
circular course or motion.
gyrus: (Anatomy) convolutions of the surface of the brain;
plural = gyri.