Category: G

Any of the folds of mucosa, mostly longitudinal, in the empty stomach.  

In dentistry, the fluid that seeps through the gingival epithelium. It increases with gingival inflammation. Cellular elements within GSF include bacteria, desquamated epithelial cells, and leukocytes. Electrolytes and some organic compounds are also present.  

A tract from the stomach to the abdominal wall or another internal organ, such as the small or large bowel.  

The fluid that passes from the blood through the capillary walls of the glomeruli of the kidney. It is similar to plasma but with far less protein; urine is formed from it.  

An inherited condition marked by hypertrophy of the gums before the eruption of the teeth. Hypertrichosis is usually present.  

Collagen fibers that support the marginal or interdental gingiva and are adapted to the tooth surface.  

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of glucose.  

Enamel under the cusp of a tooth characterized by twisting, intertwining groups of enamel rods, thought to resist shearing forces.  

The mass of follicle cells that surrounds the ovum.  

Vomiting present in gastric ulcer, gastric carcinoma, acute gastritis, chronic gastritis, hyperacidity and hypersecretion, and pressure on the stomach.