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Glucose transporters
(GLUT or SLC2A family) are a family of membrane proteins found in most mammalian cells. A group of special proteins that transport glucose into the cell. There are four glucose transporters, called GLUT 1, 2, 3, and 4. Some cell types have only one of these while others have more than one. The transporters differ…
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Gluconeogenesis
A metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate. The process by which glucose is formed from a non-carbohydrate source. The formation of glucose from something other than carbohydrate. The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors, such as glycerol, lactate, and a variety of amino acids. The…
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GLP-1
Glucagon-like peptide-1 is derived from the transcription product of the proglucagon gene, associate with type 2-diabetes therapy.
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Glossal
Pertaining to the tongue
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Glomerulosclerosis
A hardening of the glomerulus in the kidney. Hardening of the renal glomerulus. Scarring of the tissue that makes up the glomeruli (the filtering units of the kidneys). Diabetic glomerulosclerosis is generally the result of diabetes mellitus. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis involves damage to kidney tissue caused by deposits in parts of the glomeruli. Interference with…
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Glomerulonephritis (GN)
A renal disease characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli, or small blood vessels in the kidneys. Also known as glomerular nephritis. Adj. glomerulonephritic. A type of kidney disease. The chronic form of leads to impaired kidney function and eventual need for dialysis or transplantation. A disease characterized by inflammation of the nephrons of the kidney.…
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Glioma
Is a type of tumour that starts in the brain or spine. It is called a glioma because it arises from glial cells. Any tumour of the glial tissue in the brain or spinal cord. General term for a tumor arising from within the brain, generally malignant. Tumor of glial cells graded by degree of…
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Gleet
A chronic inflammation (as gonorrhea) of a bodily orifice usually accompanied by an abnormal discharge. A thin discharge from the vagina, penis, a wound or an ulcer. Mucus or pus discharged from the penis or vagina, especially after gonorrhea. A discharge of purulent mucus from the penis or vagina resulting from chronic gonorrhea. A mucous…
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Glaucoma
A group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed, leading to impaired vision and blindness. A condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye. Group of diseases characterized by increasing intraocular pressures causing defects in vision. An eye disease characterised by increased intraocular…
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Gingival Index
An index describing the clinical severity of gingival inflammation as well as its location.
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