Category: G
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
A hereditary condition characterized by the deficiency of an enzyme responsible for safeguarding red blood cells against harmful substances. The disintegration of red blood cells leading to anemia can be triggered by specific medications, as well as episodes of fever or infection. Typically, this condition predominantly affects males, with approximately 10% of black males and…
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Glucocorticoid therapy
Therapeutic intervention employing corticosteroids possessing anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.
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Glomeruli
Clusters of tiny blood vessels found within the kidneys, known as glomeruli, which play a crucial role in filtering the blood.
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Glomerular kidney disease
A renal disorder impacting the glomeruli, which are responsible for filtering specific substances from the blood.
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Gleason grading system
One approach to anticipate the inclination of a prostate tumor to spread to other parts of the body is by assessing the resemblance of the tumor to healthy prostate tissue. This method enables the prediction of the metastatic potential of the tumor.
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Gillberg’s criteria
A diagnostic instrument extensively employed in the identification of Asperger syndrome, devised by Christopher Gillberg, a renowned Swedish researcher. The checklist encompasses six items and serves as a widely accepted assessment tool.
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Genogroup
Viruses that are closely related within a genus, and can be further categorized into genetic clusters.
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Genitals
The reproductive organs in both genders, particularly the external reproductive organs.
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Genetic heterogeneity
The manifestation of identical or similar diseases, triggered by different genes across various families.
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Genetic cluster
A collection of viral strains characterized by closely related, yet distinguishable, nucleic acid sequences.