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- + GDM
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- GDM
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Also Known As: "Gestational Diabetes Mellitus"
A condition in which women develop type 2 diabetes during pregnancy, returning to normal after delivery in most cases. Women with this condition are at higher risk of developing diabetes later in life and of having it again with future pregnancies.
More Information on GDM: Women's Diabetes
- + GE Foods
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- GE Foods
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Also Known As: "GMOs, Biotech Foods, GM Foods, Genetically Engineered Foods, Bioengineered Foods, Genetically Modified Organisms"
Foods that have been grown and produced using ingredients (plant or animal) that have been altered with gene technology. Such ingredients are often referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
More Information on GE Foods: Nutrition Basics
- + Gelatin
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- Gelatin
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"Gelatin" is more commonly referred to as "Collagen Hydrolysate" in the medical community.
Collagen Hydrolysate
Also Known As: "Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gelatin Hydrolysate"
One of the most important proteins in the body which forms human and animal cartilage. Study is needed to confirm its role as a supplement for pain relief from arthritis conditions.
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- Gelatin Hydrolysate
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"Gelatin Hydrolysate" is more commonly referred to as "Collagen Hydrolysate" in the medical community.
Collagen Hydrolysate
Also Known As: "Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gelatin"
One of the most important proteins in the body which forms human and animal cartilage. Study is needed to confirm its role as a supplement for pain relief from arthritis conditions.
- + Gelatin Matrix Implant
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- Gelatin Matrix Implant
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Also Known As: "Collagen Activator"
An implant made with the patient's serum and normal saline solution to stimulate growth of the patient¿s own collagen. It is used to treat soft-tissue defects due to trauma, disease or aging.
More Information on Gelatin Matrix Implant: Skin & Aging
- + Gelling Phenomenon
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- Gelling Phenomenon
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Stiffness that occurs after a period of inactivity. It usually occurs after a person arises from lying in bed or stands up after sitting in a chair.
- + Gender & Cancer Risk
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- Gender & Cancer Risk
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Men and women often face different cancer risks (e.g., prostate cancer for men, breast cancer for women). Some cancers (e.g., lung cancer) occur equally in men and women.
More Information on Gender & Cancer Risk: Cancer Risk Factors
- + Gender Identity
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- Gender Identity
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The gender to which a person identifies, regardless of actual biological gender.
More Information on Gender Identity: Emotional Health Basics
- + Gender Identity Disorders
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- Gender Identity Disorders
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Disorders wherein the patient identifies him or herself with a gender other than his or her biological gender.
More Information on Gender Identity Disorders: Emotional Health Basics
- + Gene Therapy
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- Gene Therapy
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An experimental treatment for a variety of different medical conditions. Researchers are currently investigating whether it will be a helpful treatment of pain conditions.
- + Gene Therapy & Cancer
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- Gene Therapy & Cancer
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An experimental treatment for many medical conditions, including cancer. It may be able to alter missing or damaged genetic material that contributes to the development of cancer in the human body
More Information on Gene Therapy & Cancer: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
- + Gene Therapy & Diabetes
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- Gene Therapy & Diabetes
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An experimental treatment for many medical conditions, including diabetes. It may be able to alter missing or damaged genetic material that contributes to the development of diabetes in many people
More Information on Gene Therapy & Diabetes: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Gene Therapy & Heart Disease
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- Gene Therapy & Heart Disease
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An experimental treatment for a variety of different medical conditions, including heart disease. It may be able to alter missing or damaged genetic material that contributes to the development of heart problems in some people
More Information on Gene Therapy & Heart Disease: Heart Basics
- + General Anesthesia
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- General Anesthesia
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A form of anesthesia that induces unconsciousness, where the patient feels no pain and has no memory of events that happened while unconscious.
- + General Anxiety Disorder
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- General Anxiety Disorder
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Also Known As: "GAD, Persistent Anxiety"
A constant state of worry and anxiety with no identifiable cause and without spikes or cycling of panic attacks and calm, which can last as long as six months.
More Information on General Anxiety Disorder: Anxiety Disorders
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- General Dentist
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"General Dentist" is more commonly referred to as "Dentist" in the medical community.
Dentist
Also Known As: "DDS, DMD, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine"
A primary care provider who diagnoses, treats and manages a patient's oral health needs. There are two doctorate designations (DMD and DDS). However, these are considered to be equivalent.
More Information on Dentist: Oral Health Basics
- + General Drug Recommendations
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- General Drug Recommendations
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General information and advice for any user of prescription medications. Learning how to take and care for their medications can help patients to get the most effective results from their prescription drug therapy.
More Information on General Drug Recommendations: Healthcare Basics
- + Generalized Amnesia
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- Generalized Amnesia
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Extensive loss of memory concerning the patient's entire life.
More Information on Generalized Amnesia: Cognitive & Related Disorders
- + Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Also Known As: "General Anxiety Disorder, GAD, Persistent Anxiety"
A constant state of worry and anxiety with no identifiable cause and without spikes or cycling of panic attacks and calm, which can last as long as six months.
More Information on Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Anxiety Disorders
- + Generalized Dystonia
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- Generalized Dystonia
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A type of dystonia (sustained muscle contractions leading to twisting movements and abnormal posture) that affects all or most of the body.
More Information on Generalized Dystonia: Movement Disorders
- + Generalized GA
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- Generalized GA
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"Generalized GA" is more commonly referred to as "Granuloma Annulare" in the medical community.
Granuloma Annulare
Also Known As: "GA, Generalized Granuloma Annulare"
A symmetrical rash made up of skin-colored bumps. It appears over knuckles and other joints or in places subject to frequent, mild injury such as the back of the hands or top of the feet. In most cases, no treatment is required.
More Information on Granuloma Annulare: Skin Growths
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- Generalized Granuloma Annulare
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"Generalized Granuloma Annulare" is more commonly referred to as "Granuloma Annulare" in the medical community.
Granuloma Annulare
Also Known As: "GA, Generalized GA"
A symmetrical rash made up of skin-colored bumps. It appears over knuckles and other joints or in places subject to frequent, mild injury such as the back of the hands or top of the feet. In most cases, no treatment is required.
More Information on Granuloma Annulare: Skin Growths
- + Generalized Scleroderma
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- Generalized Scleroderma
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Also Known As: "Diffuse Scleroderma, Systemic Scleroderma, Limited Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis"
A chronic, progressive condition involving the thickening, tightening or hardening of body areas. It begins with the skin, then later involves the lungs, blood vessels, kidneys, intestines or other organs. The two main types are diffuse and limited.
More Information on Generalized Scleroderma: Psoriasis & Autoimmune Skin
- + Generalized Seizures
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- Generalized Seizures
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Seizures that affect both sides of the brain, involving impairment or loss of consciousness. There are four types: absence, atonic, myoclonic and tonic-clonic.
More Information on Generalized Seizures: Epilepsy & Seizure
- + Generally Recognized As Safe
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- Generally Recognized As Safe
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Also Known As: "GRAS"
Substances that have been deemed safe for consumption and for manufacturers to add to foods without experimental studies. In 1958, Congress developed a list for manufacturers of these substances.
More Information on Generally Recognized As Safe: Nutrition Basics
- + Generator
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- Generator
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Also Known As: "Pacemaker Generator, ICD Generator, Pulse Generator"
The part of a pacemaker or ICD that creates electrical impulses and sends them through wires (leads) to the electrodes on the heart. The resulting electrical shock to the heart can cause the heart to beat, or can correct an abnormal heart rhythm.
More Information on Generator: Arrhythmia
- + Genes
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- Genes
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Segments of DNA that have been found to produce specific effects in the body (e.g., manufacturing a protein). Researchers are currently investigating whether gene therapy will be a helpful treatment for people with cancer.
More Information on Genes: Cancer Risk Factors
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- Genetic Blood Tests
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"Genetic Blood Tests" is more commonly referred to as "DNA Tests" in the medical community.
DNA Tests
Tools used to screen for the presence of disease or disorder on the genetic level. DNA in cells is taken from a person's blood, body fluids or tissues and examined for abnormalities associated with certain illnesses.
More Information on DNA Tests: Brain & Nerve Tests
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- Genetic Counseling
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Education and guidance provided by professional advisors to help people understand specific information about their genes. Such information may help determine if a genetic test is necessary, or what to do with information provided by test results.
More Information on Genetic Counseling: Cancer Risk Factors
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- Genetic Defects
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Also Known As: "Hereditary Diseases, Inherited Disorders, Genetic Diseases"
A disorder carried on a patient's genes. They may be due to random mutations of the genes in an egg or sperm, duplication or deletion of a chromosome, or may be passed from parent to child.
More Information on Genetic Defects: Pediatric Health Basics
- + Genetic Dermatitis
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- Genetic Dermatitis
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"Genetic Dermatitis" is more commonly referred to as "Atopic Dermatitis" in the medical community.
Atopic Dermatitis
Also Known As: "Inherited Dermatitis"
The type of eczema (chronic, itchy inflammation of the upper layers of the skin) caused by allergies. Often appears during infancy, usually disappearing by the age of 3 or 4.
More Information on Atopic Dermatitis: Dermatitis, Eczema & Hives
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- Genetic Diseases
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Also Known As: "Hereditary Diseases, Genetic Defects, Inherited Disorders"
A disorder carried on a patient's genes. They may be due to random mutations of the genes in an egg or sperm, duplication or deletion of a chromosome, or may be passed from parent to child.
More Information on Genetic Diseases: Pediatric Health Basics
- + Genetic Disorders
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- Genetic Disorders
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Also Known As: "Hereditary Diseases, Genetic Diseases, Genetic Defects, Inherited Disorders"
A disorder carried on a patient's genes. They may be due to random mutations of the genes in an egg or sperm, duplication or deletion of a chromosome, or may be passed from parent to child.
More Information on Genetic Disorders: Pediatric Health Basics
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- Genetic Engineering
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Also Known As: "Genetic Modification, Genetic Enhancement"
Artificially changing the genetic code of a living organism to enhance, improve or eliminate certain traits.
- + Genetic Enhancement
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- Genetic Enhancement
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Also Known As: "Genetic Modification"
Artificially changing the genetic code of a living organism to enhance, improve or eliminate certain traits.
- + Genetic Modification
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- Genetic Modification
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Also Known As: "Genetic Enhancement"
Artificially changing the genetic code of a living organism to enhance, improve or eliminate certain traits.
- + Genetic Tests
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- Genetic Tests
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One or more blood tests to detect mutations or variations within the patient's genes (DNA) that may indicate the presence or likelihood of certain conditions.
More Information on Genetic Tests: Cancer Lab Tests
- + Genetic Tests & Diabetes
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- Genetic Tests & Diabetes
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One or more blood tests to detect mutations or variations within the patient's genes (DNA) that may indicate the presence or likelihood of certain conditions, such as diabetes.
More Information on Genetic Tests & Diabetes: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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- Genetic Tests & Pregnancy
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One or more blood tests to detect DNA mutations or variations that may indicate the presence or likelihood of certain conditions. It may also be used in pregnancy planning before conception, on pregnant women, on the fetus or on embryo cells.
More Information on Genetic Tests & Pregnancy: Pregnancy Management
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- Genetically Engineered Foods
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Also Known As: "GMOs, Biotech Foods, GM Foods, Bioengineered Foods, Genetically Modified Organisms, GE Foods"
Foods that have been grown and produced using ingredients (plant or animal) that have been altered with gene technology. Such ingredients are often referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
More Information on Genetically Engineered Foods: Nutrition Basics
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- Genetically Modified Foods
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Also Known As: "GE Foods, GMOs, Biotech Foods, GM Foods, Genetically Engineered Foods, Bioengineered Foods, Genetically Modified Organisms"
Foods that have been grown and produced using ingredients (plant or animal) that have been altered with gene technology. Such ingredients are often referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
More Information on Genetically Modified Foods: Nutrition Basics
- + Genetically Modified Organisms
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- Genetically Modified Organisms
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Also Known As: "GMOs, Biotech Foods, GM Foods, Bioengineered Foods, GE Foods, Genetically Engineered Foods"
Foods that have been grown and produced using ingredients (plant or animal) that have been altered with gene technology. Such ingredients are often referred to as genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
More Information on Genetically Modified Organisms: Nutrition Basics
- + Genetically Predisposed
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- Genetically Predisposed
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Possessing a gene structure that increases the likelihood of a given trait.
- + Genetics
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- Genetics
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The study of the structure and potential abnormalities of genes and how they affect heredity and inheritance, including the inheritance of genetic disorders.
More Information on Genetics: Birth & Genetic Disorders
- + Genetics & Breast Cancer
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- Genetics & Breast Cancer
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Although a family history of breast cancer increases a women's risk, the additional risk may not be as large as some women believe. The majority of cases occur in women without a family history of breast cancer.
More Information on Genetics & Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer
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- Genetics & Cancer Risk
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Also Known As: "Hereditary Cancer Syndromes"
Increased knowledge about genetics has helped physicians understand and identify mutations that lead to cancer. Some mutations occur by chance or environmental factors, while others are strongly linked to heredity.
More Information on Genetics & Cancer Risk: Cancer Risk Factors
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- Genetics & Diabetes
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Although the exact relationship between genes and diabetes is not fully understood, it is clear that certain genetic traits increase the risk of some forms of diabetes.
More Information on Genetics & Diabetes: Diabetes & Endocrine Risks
- + Geniculate Neuralgia
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- Geniculate Neuralgia
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"Geniculate Neuralgia" is more commonly referred to as "Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia" in the medical community.
Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia
Fast and severe pain along the nervus intermedius of the head. It may be perceived as a lightning strike of pain deep in the ear. It is a rare type of cranial neuralgia. Pain comes in short bursts and repeated attacks are common.
More Information on Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia: Ear, Eye & Face Pain
- + Genistein
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- Genistein
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An isoflavone and phytoestrogen found in soy products. Along with daidzein, it is being studied to see if it helps prevent cancer. It may also be sold as a dietary supplement.
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- + Genital Candidiasis
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- Genital Candidiasis
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"Genital Candidiasis" is more commonly referred to as "Yeast Infection (Genital)" in the medical community.
Yeast Infection (Genital)
A common fungal infection due to overgrowth of the fungus Candida. Women experience genital itching or burning, with or without a "cottage cheese-like" vaginal discharge. Males experience an itchy rash on the penis.
More Information on Yeast Infection (Genital): STD & Genital Infections
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- Genital Crabs
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"Genital Crabs" is more commonly referred to as "Pubic Lice" in the medical community.
Pubic Lice
Also Known As: "Crabs, Pediculus Pubis, Pubic Louse, Pediculus Pubis Infestation, Genital Louse, Pubic Crabs, Genital Lice"
Infestation of the pelvic region by tiny parasites (Pediculus humanus corporis). It spreads through close contact with other people. These are the same insects that cause head lice or body lice.
More Information on Pubic Lice: STD & Genital Infections
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- Genital Herpes
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Also Known As: "HSV2, Herpes Genitalis"
A common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that involves the eruptions of blisters on the genitals or mouth. There is no cure. Treatment involves reducing the number of outbreaks. The disease can be spread even when no outbreak is current.
More Information on Genital Herpes: STD & Genital Infections
- + Genital Herpes & Women
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- Genital Herpes & Women
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A common but incurable sexually transmitted disease (STD) involving eruptions of blisters on the genitals or mouth. Infected women may pass it to their child, sometimes resulting in premature birth. Herpes may be life-threatening to babies.
More Information on Genital Herpes & Women: STD & Genital Infections
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- Genital Lice
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"Genital Lice" is more commonly referred to as "Pubic Lice" in the medical community.
Pubic Lice
Also Known As: "Crabs, Pediculus Pubis, Pubic Louse, Genital Crabs, Pediculus Pubis Infestation, Genital Louse, Pubic Crabs"
Infestation of the pelvic region by tiny parasites (Pediculus humanus corporis). It spreads through close contact with other people. These are the same insects that cause head lice or body lice.
More Information on Pubic Lice: STD & Genital Infections
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- Genital Louse
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"Genital Louse" is more commonly referred to as "Pubic Lice" in the medical community.
Pubic Lice
Also Known As: "Crabs, Pediculus Pubis, Pubic Louse, Pediculus Pubis Infestation, Pubic Crabs, Genital Lice, Genital Crabs"
Infestation of the pelvic region by tiny parasites (Pediculus humanus corporis). It spreads through close contact with other people. These are the same insects that cause head lice or body lice.
More Information on Pubic Lice: STD & Genital Infections
- + Genital Tract Prolapse
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- Genital Tract Prolapse
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"Genital Tract Prolapse" is more commonly referred to as "Pelvic Prolapse" in the medical community.
Pelvic Prolapse
Also Known As: "Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Relaxation"
Conditions in which a problem with the pelvic muscles or surrounding tissues leads to dysfunction of one or more of the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, rectum). These disorders include uterine prolapse and vaginal prolapse.
More Information on Pelvic Prolapse: Vaginal & Cervical Health
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- Genital Warts
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Also Known As: "Condyloma Acuminatum, Venereal Warts, Condylomata Acuminata"
A raised growth on the surface of the genitals related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is a group of more than 100 viruses, only a few of which may cause genital warts. These growths may increase the risk of cervical or penile cancer.
More Information on Genital Warts: STD & Genital Infections
- + Genitals
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- Genitals
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Organs of reproduction in males and females. The term typically is used to describe external organs.
More Information on Genitals: Sexual Health
- + Genome
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- Genome
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An organism's entire genetic code, which is found in the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) portion of its chromosomes.
- + Gentamicin
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- Gentamicin
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"Gentamicin" is more commonly referred to as "Streptomycin" in the medical community.
Streptomycin
Also Known As: "Amikacin, Meomycin, Tobramycin, Netilmicin, Kanamycin, Spectinomycin"
A type of antibiotic belonging to the drug class of aminoglycosides. These medications kill or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria. They have no effect on viruses.
More Information on Streptomycin: Digestive Medications
- + Genu Recurvatum
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- Genu Recurvatum
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Hyperextension at the knee joint. This condition is evident in disorders such as Osgood Schlatter disease.
More Information on Genu Recurvatum: Arm & Leg Pain
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- Geographic Tongue
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Also Known As: "Migratory Glossitis, Benign Migratory Glossitis"
The most common type of glossitis, characterized by irregularly shaped discolorations on the tongue that are often surrounded by a white border. These lesions disappear over time and reappear in different areas on the tongue.
More Information on Geographic Tongue: Mouth & Tongue Disorders
- + Geophagia
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- Geophagia
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Also Known As: "Geophagy"
The act and desire to eat clay or dirt.
- + Geophagy
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- Geophagy
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The act and desire to eat clay or dirt.
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- GER
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"GER" is more commonly referred to as "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease" in the medical community.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Also Known As: "Gastroesophageal Reflux, Esophageal Reflux, Reflux Esophagitis, Peptic Esophagitis, GERD"
A backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The most common symptom is heartburn, usually after a meal.
More Information on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: GERD & Heartburn
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- GER in Children
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"GER in Children" is more commonly referred to as "Reflux in Children" in the medical community.
Reflux in Children
Also Known As: "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children, Esophageal Reflux in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children, Peptic Esophagitis in Children, Reflux Esophagitis in Children, GERD in Children"
A backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The most common symptom is heartburn, usually after a meal.
More Information on Reflux in Children: Pediatric Digestive
- + Gerbode Defect
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- Gerbode Defect
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A type of ventricular septal defect that is often misdiagnosed. It involves a misplaced tricuspid valve and mitral valve, which allows a direct connection between the left ventricle and right atrium.
More Information on Gerbode Defect: Pediatric Heart
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- GERD
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"GERD" is more commonly referred to as "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease" in the medical community.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Also Known As: "Gastroesophageal Reflux, Esophageal Reflux, GER, Reflux Esophagitis, Peptic Esophagitis"
A backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The most common symptom is heartburn, usually after a meal.
More Information on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: GERD & Heartburn
- + GERD & Cancer
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- GERD & Cancer
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A backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The most common symptom is heartburn, usually after a meal. Chronic GERD may increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus.
More Information on GERD & Cancer: GERD & Heartburn
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- GERD in Children
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"GERD in Children" is more commonly referred to as "Reflux in Children" in the medical community.
Reflux in Children
Also Known As: "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children, Esophageal Reflux in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children, Peptic Esophagitis in Children, Reflux Esophagitis in Children, GER in Children"
A backflow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The most common symptom is heartburn, usually after a meal.
More Information on Reflux in Children: Pediatric Digestive
- + Geriatric Dentist
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- Geriatric Dentist
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A dentist who specializes in dental and oral health for older adults.
More Information on Geriatric Dentist: Oral Health Basics
- + Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
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- Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
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A national foundation seeking to increase awareness of mental health disorders among the elderly, remove the stigma associated with such illnesses, promote strategies for healthy aging and increase access to mental health care for the elderly.
- + Geriatric Psychiatrist
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- Geriatric Psychiatrist
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A licensed psychiatrist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of mental health in the elderly.
More Information on Geriatric Psychiatrist: Emotional Health Basics
- + Germ
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- Germ
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The innermost portion of a grain that can grow into a new plant. It has more nutrients (e.g., protein, oils, vitamins and minerals) than any other part of the plant.
More Information on Germ: Carbs & Sugars
- + Germ Cell Tumors
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- Germ Cell Tumors
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Also Known As: "Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors, Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors"
Cancers within germ cells, a type of reproductive cell. While germ cells develop in the testicles or ovaries, they can sometimes travel to other parts of the body and form tumors.
More Information on Germ Cell Tumors: Pediatric Cancer
- + Germ Cells
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- Germ Cells
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Reproductive cells that develop in the testicles or ovaries. They can sometimes travel to other parts of the body and form tumors.
- + German Measles
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- German Measles
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"German Measles" is more commonly referred to as "Rubella" in the medical community.
Rubella
Also Known As: "Three Day Measles, Rubella Virus Infection"
A childhood viral illness that can have serious effects on a fetus (birth defects, stillbirth) if the mother contracts the illness during pregnancy. A vaccine is available and is part of routine childhood immunization.
More Information on Rubella: Skin Related Infections
- + German Measles & Pregnancy
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- German Measles & Pregnancy
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"German Measles & Pregnancy" is more commonly referred to as "Rubella & Pregnancy" in the medical community.
Rubella & Pregnancy
This childhood viral illness can have serious effects on a fetus (birth defects, stillbirth) if the mother contracts the illness during pregnancy. A vaccine is available and is part of routine childhood immunization.
More Information on Rubella & Pregnancy: Pregnancy Management
- + Germinomas
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- Germinomas
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"Germinomas" is more commonly referred to as "Brain Tumors" in the medical community.
Brain Tumors
Also Known As: "Neurocytomas, Craniopharyngiomas, Primary Brain Tumors, Ganglioneuromas, Astrocytomas, Meningiomas, Glioblastomas"
Brain tumors are diseases in which cancer cells begin to grow in the tissues of the brain. Tumors that start in the brain are called primary brain tumors. Tumors can occur in other parts of the body and spread to the brain (metastases).
More Information on Brain Tumors: Brain & Nerve Cancer
- + Gerson Diet
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- Gerson Diet
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A dietary approach that has been used in the treatment of cancer or other conditions. It focuses on the role of minerals, enzymes, hormones and other factors in promoting and restoring health. However, its effectiveness has not been proven.
- + Gerson Therapy
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- Gerson Therapy
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Also Known As: "Gerson Diet"
A dietary approach that has been used in the treatment of cancer or other conditions. It focuses on the role of minerals, enzymes, hormones and other factors in promoting and restoring health. However, its effectiveness has not been proven.
- + Gerstmann Straussler Scheinker Disease
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- Gerstmann Straussler Scheinker Disease
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Also Known As: "GSS"
An extremely rare form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) that is almost always inherited. It involves brain deterioration, causing severe disability and, eventually, death.
More Information on Gerstmann Straussler Scheinker Disease: Encephalopathy
- + Gerstmann's Syndrome
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- Gerstmann's Syndrome
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A neurological disorder marked by four primary symptoms: writing disability, lack of understanding of the rules for calculation or arithmetic, an inability to distinguish right from left and an inability to identify fingers.
More Information on Gerstmann's Syndrome: Head & Spine Injury
- + Gestation
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- Gestation
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Also Known As: "Gestation Period"
The period of time between fertilization of an egg (conception) and the birth of an infant. A condition that is "gestational" occurs in the mother during this period.
More Information on Gestation: Pregnancy Basics
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- Gestation Period
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The period of time between fertilization of an egg (conception) and the birth of an infant. A condition that is "gestational" occurs in the mother during this period.
More Information on Gestation Period: Pregnancy Basics
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