Category: G
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Glomus choroideum
An expansion of the choroid plexus within the lateral ventricle of the brain.
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Glomus cell
A cell located at the intersection of tiny arteries and veins in the skin of fingers and toes.
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Glauber’s salt
Sodium sulfate, which has effects similar to those of Epsom salts.
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Girdle pains
Feelings of discomfort and tightness in the abdominal area that arise in some spinal cord disorders.
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Genupectoral
The posture of the patient when they are resting on their knees and chest.
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Gastronephritis
Inflammation affecting both the stomach and the kidneys.
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Gastromalacia
Anomalous tenderness or weakening of the stomach wall.
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Gastrojejunal
Pertaining to both the stomach and the jejunum, which is a section of the small intestine.
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Gastroesophagal
Relating to both the stomach and the esophagus.
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Gastroenteroptosis
The downward shift of the stomach and intestines.