Category: G

  • G6PD deficiency

    G6PD deficiency is an X-linked disorder characterized by an abnormal gene that leads to a shortage of G6PD, an essential enzyme responsible for glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase, within red blood cells. In individuals without this deficiency, the enzyme plays a crucial role in safeguarding the cells from harm during a chemical process. However, in those…

  • Gynecologic surgery

    Gynecologic procedures encompass surgical interventions performed on the female reproductive system.  

  • Guinea worm larvae

    The guinea worm in its intermediate life stage, undergoing maturation while inside a water flea. The larvae can only reach full adulthood within a human host.  

  • Guinea worm embryo

    The guinea worm in its initial life stage, occurring before or shortly after being expelled from a mature female worm.  

  • Guaiac smear testing

    Guaiac fecal occult blood testing serves as a screening method to detect hidden (occult) blood within the stool.  

  • Group B streptococcus

    A prevalent bacterial infection that can pose a life-threatening risk if transmitted to a developing fetus during early pregnancy or delivery.  

  • Group A streptococcus

    A spherical bacterium that proliferates in elongated chains and is responsible for strep throat, scarlet fever, and certain types of tonsillitis.  

  • Granulomatous myocarditis

    Also known as giant cell myocarditis, this condition refers to a non-infectious inflammation affecting the heart, which leads to substantial areas of tissue necrosis in the cardiac muscle. It is accompanied by ventricular enlargement and the formation of clots within the heart chambers.  

  • Goeckerman regimen

    The utilization of UVB light therapy in conjunction with topical coal-tar preparations.  

  • Gnrh antagonists

    A category of pharmaceuticals that impact the functioning of reproductive hormones. These medications are employed in the treatment of conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and infertility.