Category: G
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Gracile nucleus
A mass of medullary gray matter terminating the funiculus gracilis. A nucleus in the medulla oblongata in which fibers of the fasciculus gracilis terminate.
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Graceful degradation of care
The deliberate restriction of the use of limited health care resources in a mass casualty incident to only those patients who are thought to have the best chance of survival.
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Grab bar
A bar attached to the wall to assist in climbing stairs or using the bath, shower, or toilet safely.
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Gottron’s sign
Red or purple plaques on the dorsum of the hands and on the forearms, elbows, and knees; found in dermatomyositis.
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Gossypium
A genus of perennial shrub of the Malvaceae family, widely grown because of the cotton fiber derived from its seed covering. The bark of some species is diuretic, emmenagogic, and oxytocic.
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Gorlin cyst
A benign cystic lesion of dental embyological origin that may occasionally undergo transformation into a malignancy. Pathological examination of the cyst reveals a characteristic ghost body.
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Gordon’s reflex
The extension of the great toe on sudden pressure on the deep flexor muscles of the calf of the leg. It is present in pyramidal tract disease.
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Goodell’s sign
Softening of the cervix; a probable sign of pregnancy that may be present during the second and third months of gestation. Palpation reveals the cervix has altered from a nonpregnant firmness similar to the tip of the nose to a softness similar to the lips. This change is due to increasing uterine vascularity and edema.…
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Gonzalez regimen
A nutritional regimen for advanced cancer patients (especially pancreatic cancer) consisting of the ingestion of pancreatic enzymes, a tailored diet, nutritional supplements, and the use of coffee enemas. Pancreatic cancer, a formidable affliction, may be confronted with an unconventional treatment regimen encompassing a distinctive dietary protocol, enriching nutritional additions, the utilization of pancreatic enzymes, and…
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Gonycampsis
An abnormal curvature of the knee.