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"GA" is more commonly referred to as "Granuloma Annulare" in the medical community. Granuloma Annulare
Also Known As: "Generalized 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
"GAD" is more commonly referred to as "Generalized Anxiety Disorder" in the medical community. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Also Known As: "General Anxiety Disorder, 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
"GAF" is more commonly referred to as "Global Assessment Scale" in the medical community. Global Assessment Scale
Also Known As: "Global Assessment Functioning Scale, Global Assessment of Functioning, GAF Scale, GAS"
A scale that measures the overall function of a patient. Derived largely from the earlier Health Sickness Rating Scale. More Information on Global Assessment Scale: Emotional Health Basics
"GAF Scale" is more commonly referred to as "Global Assessment Scale" in the medical community. Global Assessment Scale
Also Known As: "GAS, GAF, Global Assessment Functioning Scale, Global Assessment of Functioning"
A scale that measures the overall function of a patient. Derived largely from the earlier Health Sickness Rating Scale. More Information on Global Assessment Scale: Emotional Health Basics
A computer program that uses personal and family history to estimate a woman¿s chance of developing breast cancer. More Information on Gail Model: Breast Cancer
A pattern or style of walking. In medicine, the term is used when evaluating abnormalities in a patient's walk that may indicate pain avoidance (antalgic gain), nerve damage, muscle weakness or other problems. More Information on Gait: Arm & Leg Pain
Also Known As: "Walking Problems, Walking Disorders"
Any problems with a patient's pattern or style of walking that may indicate pain avoidance (antalgic gain), nerve damage, muscle weakness or other concerns. Gait evaluation may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of various conditions. More Information on Gait Disturbances: Arm & Leg Pain
A simple sugar molecule that has identical properties to glucose and is usually connected with other sugar molecules. More Information on Galactose: Carbs & Sugars
An inherited inability to break a certain sugar (galactose) into glucose, resulting in the buildup of this sugar in the blood. It can cause liver damage, cataracts and mental retardation. More Information on Galactosemia: Pediatric Digestive
The small organ that stores the bile made in the liver until eating signals it to release the bile into the bile ducts to aid in the breakdown of fats. More Information on Gallbladder: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
The gallbladder stores bile, a substance that helps digest fat-containing foods. Cancers of the gallbladder are very rare and usually not found until they have advanced. Most people who develop gallbladder cancer have a history of gallstones. More Information on Gallbladder Cancers: Kidney, Liver & Urinary Cancer
Disease or damage to the gallbladder, the small organ that stores the bile made in the liver until eating signals it to release the bile into the bile ducts to aid in the breakdown of fats. More Information on Gallbladder Disease: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
Also Known As: "Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Open Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy"
The surgical removal of the gallbladder. It may be performed in an open procedure or through small holes in the abdomen with the assistance of a laparoscope. More Information on Gallbladder Surgery: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
A type of radionuclide imaging scan that uses the substance gallium, which collects in areas of the body where cells are dividing rapidly. It may be used in the diagnosis of some cancers. More Information on Gallium Scan: Cancer Imaging Tests
"Gallstone" is more commonly referred to as "Cholelith" in the medical community. Cholelith
Solid material that forms in the gallbladder or common bile duct. It is composed of cholesterol or other substances found in the gallbladder. They may occur as one large stone or as many small ones, and vary in size. More Information on Cholelith: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
Hard, stone-like masses formed from substances in bile, such as cholesterol or bilirubin, that develop in the gallbladder or bile ducts. More Information on Gallstones: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
"Gambian Sleeping Sickness" is more commonly referred to as "African Sleeping Sickness" in the medical community. African Sleeping Sickness
Also Known As: "East African Trypanosomiasis, West African Trypanosomiasis, African Trypanosomiasis, Trypanosoma Brucei Rhodesiense, Trypanosoma Brucei Gambiense, East African Sleeping Sickness, West African Sleeping Sickness"
An illness caused by two parasites that trigger different diseases. East African is acute, while West African (Gambian) is chronic. Both are fatal if left untreated. The American form is called Chagas disease. More Information on African Sleeping Sickness: Parasitic Disease
Also Known As: "Gambling Problem, Pathological Gambling, Compulsive Gambling"
The uncontrollable, pathological urge to gamble. Patients suffering from this experience significant financial hardship which often results in troubles in all areas of life, including work, school and relationships. More Information on Gambling Addiction: Impulse Control Disorders
Also Known As: "Pathological Gambling, Compulsive Gambling"
The uncontrollable, pathological urge to gamble. Patients suffering from this experience significant financial hardship which often results in troubles in all areas of life, including work, school and relationships. More Information on Gambling Problem: Impulse Control Disorders
A type of assisted reproductive technology in which a woman's eggs are removed, combined with sperm and then injected into a fallopian tube. Fertilization (if it occurs) takes place within the body, rather that outside as with in-vitro fertilization. More Information on Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer: Fertility Issues
Also Known As: "Gamma Scintillation Camera, Scintillation Camera"
A special camera used in radionuclide imaging studies to produce an image of the target area. It detects radioactive energy emitted by a radionuclide "tracer" that was injected into the body before the test. More Information on Gamma Camera: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
"Gamma Hydroxybutyrate" is more commonly referred to as "GHB" in the medical community. GHB
Also Known As: "Liquid X, Date Rape Drug, Liquid E, Liquid Ecstasy, Gammahydroxybutyric Acid"
A colorless and odorless, salty liquid or powder that has sedative effects and has been used as a date rape drug. More Information on GHB: Alcohol & Substance Abuse
"Gamma Radiation Therapy" is more commonly referred to as "Intravascular Radiotherapy" in the medical community. Intravascular Radiotherapy
Also Known As: "Intravascular Radiation Therapy, Coronary Artery Brachytherapy, IVB, Radiation to Prevent Restenosis, IVR, Intra-Coronary Artery Radiation, Intravascular Brachytherapy"
A procedure in which a burst of radiation is delivered within an artery to prevent its reclosing (restenosis) after an angioplasty with stenting. More Information on Intravascular Radiotherapy: Catheter Tests & Procedures
Also Known As: "Gamma Camera, Gamma Scintillation Camera, Scintillation Camera"
A special camera used in radionuclide imaging studies to produce an image of the target area. It detects radioactive energy emitted by a radionuclide "tracer" that was injected into the body before the test. More Information on Gamma Ray Camera: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
"Gamma Scanning" is more commonly referred to as "Radionuclide Imaging" in the medical community. Radionuclide Imaging
Also Known As: "Radionuclide Scans, Perfusion Imaging, Scintigraphy, Radionuclide Isotope Injection"
An imaging test that introduces tiny amounts of radioactive materials (called 'tracers') into the body. The tracers emit energy that is used by gamma cameras to take very clear pictures of the desired area (e.g., the heart). More Information on Radionuclide Imaging: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
Also Known As: "Scintillation Camera, Gamma Camera"
A special camera used in radionuclide imaging studies to produce an image of the target area. It detects radioactive energy emitted by a radionuclide "tracer" that was injected into the body before the test. More Information on Gamma Scintillation Camera: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
"Gammahydroxybutyric Acid" is more commonly referred to as "GHB" in the medical community. GHB
Also Known As: "Liquid X, Date Rape Drug, Liquid E, Liquid Ecstasy, Gamma Hydroxybutyrate"
A colorless and odorless, salty liquid or powder that has sedative effects and has been used as a date rape drug. More Information on GHB: Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Swelling on or around joints and tendons in the hand or feet. The cyst size can vary over time and become increasingly inflamed when irritated. It can cause pain and affect usage of the hand or foot. More Information on Ganglion Cyst: Arm & Leg Pain
"Ganglioneuromas" is more commonly referred to as "Brain Tumors" in the medical community. Brain Tumors
Also Known As: "Neurocytomas, Craniopharyngiomas, Primary Brain Tumors, Germinomas, 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
Also Known As: "Wet Gangrene, Dry Gangrene, Gas Gangrene, Moist Gangrene, Internal Gangrene"
Tissue death (necrosis) that occurs due to an interruption in blood supply to a body part. There are four types: dry, moist, gas and internal. When it affects the limbs, it can lead to amputation. More Information on Gangrene: Diabetes Foot & Leg
A factitious disorder where the patient acts and responds as he or she believes to be typical of psychosis. The patient is not actually psychotic, but may have amnesia, cognition problems and hallucinations. More Information on Ganser Syndrome: Factitious & Related Disorders
"Gapped Teeth" is more commonly referred to as "Diastema" in the medical community. Diastema
A gap between teeth, most commonly the two front teeth. It may be caused by an oversized labial frenum (gum tissue above and between the two front teeth that connects to the lips). More Information on Diastema: Oral Health Basics
A condition where many potentially cancerous polyps form in the digestive tract, often resulting in the surgical removal of the colon and rectum to prevent cancer in these organs. More Information on Gardner Syndrome: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
A plant, typically used as a cooking spice, that has been found to provide heart-health benefits. Known for years as a folk remedy for a number of illnesses, recent scientific studies are suggesting the idea that garlic is good for the heart. More Information on Garlic & the Heart: Heart Diet & Fitness
"GAS" is more commonly referred to as "Global Assessment Scale" in the medical community. Global Assessment Scale
Also Known As: "GAF, Global Assessment Functioning Scale, Global Assessment of Functioning, GAF Scale"
A scale that measures the overall function of a patient. Derived largely from the earlier Health Sickness Rating Scale. More Information on Global Assessment Scale: Emotional Health Basics
Gas is air produced during the normal breakdown of food and generally passed out of the body through the rectum or the mouth. Bloating is a feeling of fullness, tightness or swelling in the abdomen, generally caused by excess gas or fluid retention. More Information on Gas & Bloating: Abdominal Pain
A syndrome of excessive gas accumulation in the stomach, resulting in an uncomfortable bloated feeling. This is most often due to inability to belch following certain surgeries to prevent acid reflux, such as fundoplication. More Information on Gas Bloat Syndrome: GERD & Heartburn
"Gas Endarterectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Endarterectomy" in the medical community. Endarterectomy
Also Known As: "Thromboendarterectomy, Intracranial Gas Endarterectomy, Femoral Endarterectomy, Thoracic Endarterectomy"
The surgical removal of atherosclerotic plaque buildup on the walls of blood vessels. It is most commonly performed on the carotid arteries of the neck, but can be performed on blood vessels to the brain, heart and other areas of the body. More Information on Endarterectomy: Stroke
Also Known As: "Wet Gangrene, Dry Gangrene, Moist Gangrene, Internal Gangrene"
Tissue death (necrosis) that occurs due to an interruption in blood supply to a body part. There are four types: dry, moist, gas and internal. When it affects the limbs, it can lead to amputation. More Information on Gas Gangrene: Diabetes Foot & Leg
"GAS Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Group A Streptococcal Disease" in the medical community. Group A Streptococcal Disease
Also Known As: "Group A Streptococcus, Group A Streptococcal Infection, Group A Strep Disease, Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease"
A bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin that causes no symptoms of illness or relatively mild illnesses such as strep throat or impetigo. On rare occasions, severe and even life-threatening diseases may develop. More Information on Group A Streptococcal Disease: Infectious Disease Basics
"Gastralgia" is more commonly referred to as "Abdominal Pain" in the medical community. Abdominal Pain
Also Known As: "Belly Pain, Stomach Pain, Stomach Ache, Gastrointestinal Pain, Abdomen Pain, Gastric Pain, Ventral Pain"
Pain that originates near the abdomen or spread to this region from other areas. The gastrointestinal tract is a common source of pain. More Information on Abdominal Pain: Abdominal Pain
A procedure where stomach fluids are removed for laboratory analysis through a tube inserted by the nose. More Information on Gastric Analysis: Digestive Lab Tests
A surgical procedure where a band is placed around part of the stomach, resulting in a small pouch and main stomach with a small opening between the two. It may be used in the treatment of obesity. More Information on Gastric Banding: Bariatric Surgery
Also Known As: "Stomach Banding, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Nonadjustable Gastric Banding, LAGB, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Gastric Banding"
A surgical procedure where a band is placed around part of the stomach, resulting in a small pouch and main stomach with a small opening between the two. It may be used in the treatment of obesity. More Information on Gastric Banding Surgery: Bariatric Surgery
Also Known As: "Stomach Bypass, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric Bypass Procedure, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gastric Bypass Operation"
The surgical closing of a part of the stomach, resulting in a much smaller stomach size. It may be used to treat obesity. More Information on Gastric Bypass: Bariatric Surgery
Also Known As: "Stomach Bypass, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric Bypass Procedure, Gastric Bypass Surgery"
The surgical closing of a part of the stomach, resulting in a much smaller stomach size. It may be used to treat obesity. More Information on Gastric Bypass Operation: Bariatric Surgery
Also Known As: "Stomach Bypass, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gastric Bypass Operation"
The surgical closing of a part of the stomach, resulting in a much smaller stomach size. It may be used to treat obesity. More Information on Gastric Bypass Procedure: Bariatric Surgery
Also Known As: "Stomach Bypass, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass, Gastric Bypass Operation, Gastric Bypass Procedure"
The surgical closing of a part of the stomach, resulting in a much smaller stomach size. It may be used to treat obesity. More Information on Gastric Bypass Surgery: Bariatric Surgery
"Gastric Cancer" is more commonly referred to as "Stomach Cancer" in the medical community. Stomach Cancer
Cancer of the stomach that may begin anywhere within the stomach and often spreads throughout the stomach and to other organs. Once the leading cause of death in the U.S., improved diet has helped reduce its occurrence. More Information on Stomach Cancer: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
Also Known As: "Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Scan, Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Study, Gastric Emptying Test, Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy"
Test used to diagnose digestive problems. A radioactive material (tracer) included with food is tracked through the gastrointestinal system. More Information on Gastric Emptying Scan: Digestive Imaging Tests
Also Known As: "Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Scan, Gastric Emptying Scan, Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Study, Gastric Emptying Test"
Test used to diagnose digestive problems. A radioactive material (tracer) included with food is tracked through the gastrointestinal system. More Information on Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy: Digestive Imaging Tests
Also Known As: "Gastric Emptying Test, Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Scan, Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy, Gastric Emptying Scan, Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Study"
Test used to diagnose digestive problems. A radioactive material (tracer) included with food is tracked through the gastrointestinal system. More Information on Gastric Emptying Study: Digestive Imaging Tests
Also Known As: "Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Scan, Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy, Gastric Emptying Scan, Radioisotope Gastric Emptying Study"
Test used to diagnose digestive problems. A radioactive material (tracer) included with food is tracked through the gastrointestinal system. More Information on Gastric Emptying Test: Digestive Imaging Tests
Test to measure muscle contractions in the stomach. May help determine how well foods and liquids are digested. More Information on Gastric Manometry: Digestive Lab Tests
"Gastric Motility Breath Test" is more commonly referred to as "Octanoate Breath Test" in the medical community. Octanoate Breath Test
Also Known As: "OBT"
A test that measures carbon dioxide levels in breath after the patient eats food containing octanoic acid (after a period of fasting). Octanoic acid is broken down and excreted through breath as carbon dioxide. Low levels indicate gastroparesis. More Information on Octanoate Breath Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
"Gastric Pain" is more commonly referred to as "Abdominal Pain" in the medical community. Abdominal Pain
Also Known As: "Belly Pain, Stomach Pain, Stomach Ache, Abdomen Pain, Ventral Pain, Gastralgia, Gastrointestinal Pain"
Pain that originates near the abdomen or spread to this region from other areas. The gastrointestinal tract is a common source of pain. More Information on Abdominal Pain: Abdominal Pain
A tumor that causes too much gastric acid to be produced in the body. It most commonly occurs in the pancreas, but can also appear in the lymph nodes, esophagus, stomach, spleen or other body areas. More Information on Gastrin Secreting Tumor: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
A tumor that causes too much gastric acid to be produced in the body. It most commonly occurs in the pancreas, but can also appear in the lymph nodes, esophagus, stomach, spleen or other body areas. More Information on Gastrinoma: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
Coordinated and rhythmic muscle movement in the colon when food enters the stomach and small intestine that helps move food through the bowels. More Information on Gastrocolic Reflex: Digestive Health Basics
An uncommon type of Crohn's disease where inflammation and ulcers occur in the stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Loss of appetite, nausea and weight loss are common symptoms. It is sometimes misdiagnosed as an ulcer. More Information on Gastroduodenal Crohn's Disease: Inflammatory Bowel (Colitis)
An inflammation or irritation of the linings of the stomach and intestines, often caused by infection, eating irritating food and emotional upsets. Symptoms may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramping. More Information on Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
An inflammation or irritation of the linings of the stomach and intestines in children, often caused by infection, eating irritating food and emotional upsets. Symptoms may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramping. More Information on Gastroenteritis & Children: Pediatric Digestive
A physician who specializes in the function and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. More Information on Gastroenterologist: Digestive Health Basics
The field of medicine that deals with the function and disorders of the digestive system. More Information on Gastroenterology: Digestive Health Basics
Also Known As: "GERD, 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: GERD & Heartburn
Also Known As: "GERD, 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
"Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children" is more commonly referred to as "Reflux in Children" in the medical community. Reflux in Children
Also Known As: "GER 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
"Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children" is more commonly referred to as "Reflux in Children" in the medical community. Reflux in Children
Also Known As: "GER in Children, Esophageal Reflux in Children, Peptic Esophagitis in Children, Reflux Esophagitis in Children, GERD in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 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
Referring to the system of the body responsible for digestion (the processing of food to be used for energy). More Information on Gastrointestinal: Digestive Health Basics
"Gastrointestinal Anthrax" is more commonly referred to as "Anthrax" in the medical community. Anthrax
Also Known As: "Bacillus Anthracis Infection, Cutaneous Anthrax, Inhalation Anthrax"
A rare but serious bacterial infection that is housed in spores. The three main types affect the skin (cutaneous), lungs (inhalation) or gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal). Although anthrax may affect livestock workers, it is now a potential bioterror threat. More Information on Anthrax: Bioterror Related Diseases
Also Known As: "Blood in Stool, Bleeding in the Digestive Tract"
Bleeding from any part of the gastrointestinal tract due to any of a large number of causes. The severity of the bleeding may range from minor and nearly undetectable to serious and life-threatening. More Information on Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Digestive Health Basics
"Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Carcinoid Syndrome" in the medical community. Carcinoid Syndrome
Also Known As: "Carcinoid Tumor Symptoms"
A combination of symptoms caused by the release of chemicals (e.g., serotonin) from carcinoid tumors. These may include diarrhea, flushing, rapid pulse, severe drops in blood pressure, bronchial spasms and small, benign skin tumors (angiomas). More Information on Carcinoid Syndrome: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
Tumors that can develop in any organ, but usually begin in the intestinal tract, which includes the stomach, small bowel, appendix and rectum. They are the most common tumor to develop within the appendix. More Information on Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumors: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
Also Known As: "GISTs, Gastrointestinal Leiomyosarcoma"
A type of soft-tissue sarcoma that can occur anywhere along the digestive tract. They originate in the connective tissue (stroma) that supports digestive organs. It is usually benign, but can be malignant. More Information on Gastrointestinal Leiomyoma: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
Also Known As: "GISTs, Gastrointestinal Leiomyoma"
A type of soft-tissue sarcoma that can occur anywhere along the digestive tract. They originate in the connective tissue (stroma) that supports digestive organs. It is usually benign, but can be malignant. More Information on Gastrointestinal Leiomyosarcoma: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
"Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders" is more commonly referred to as "Functional Disorders" in the medical community. Functional Disorders
Also Known As: "Functional Bowel Disorders, Motility Disorders, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders"
Disorders caused by poor nerve and muscle function, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Symptoms occur repeatedly, but there are no signs of disease or damage. More Information on Functional Disorders: IBS & Bowel Function
"Gastrointestinal Pain" is more commonly referred to as "Abdominal Pain" in the medical community. Abdominal Pain
Also Known As: "Belly Pain, Stomach Pain, Stomach Ache, Abdomen Pain, Gastric Pain, Ventral Pain, Gastralgia"
Pain that originates near the abdomen or spread to this region from other areas. The gastrointestinal tract is a common source of pain. More Information on Abdominal Pain: Abdominal Pain
Also Known As: "Gastrointestinal Leiomyosarcoma, GISTs, Gastrointestinal Leiomyoma"
A type of soft-tissue sarcoma that can occur anywhere along the digestive tract. They originate in the connective tissue (stroma) that supports digestive organs. It is usually benign, but can be malignant. More Information on Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
"Gastrointestinal System" is more commonly referred to as "Digestive System" in the medical community. Digestive System
Also Known As: "GI System"
The system of the body responsible for digestion (the processing of food to be used for energy). It is commonly divided into the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract (including the stomach) and the lower GI tract (including the colon). More Information on Digestive System: Digestive Health Basics
"Gastrointestinal Tract" is more commonly referred to as "Alimentary Canal" in the medical community. Alimentary Canal
Also Known As: "GI Tract, Lower GI Tract, Digestive Tract, Alimentary Tract, Upper GI Tract"
The passage through which food moves for digestion, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract (e.g., mouth, esophagus, stomach) and the lower GI tract (e.g., small and large intestines, including the colon and rectum). More Information on Alimentary Canal: Digestive Health Basics
A surgical procedure for obesity that involves reshaping the stomach to reduce its effective size. It may be combined with surgery to shorten the functional length of the lower intestines, such as jejunoileal bypass. More Information on Gastroplasty: Bariatric Surgery
Also Known As: "Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, PEG"
A feeding tube placed in the stomach (a type of enteral nutrition). It may be used for people who are unable to get enough nutrients from their diet due to prolonged vomiting, diarrhea or other conditions. More Information on Gastrostomy: Digestive Treatments
"Gated Blood Pool Scan" is more commonly referred to as "MUGA Scan" in the medical community. MUGA Scan
Also Known As: "First Pass Scan, Radionuclide Ventriculography, Nuclear Ventriculography, Multi Gated Acquisition Scan, Cardiac Blood Pooling Imaging"
A type of radionuclide imaging that is called "multi-gated" because the gamma camera takes multiple (sometimes over 60) different pictures, timed according to an EKG. It reveals blood flow and the function of the ventricles. More Information on MUGA Scan: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
"Gated SPECT Scan" is more commonly referred to as "SPECT Scan" in the medical community. SPECT Scan
Also Known As: "SPECT, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, Emission Computed Tomography"
SPECT is a three-dimensional imaging technique used by all radionuclide imaging tests. It creates images of internal organs that reveal both anatomy and function. More Information on SPECT Scan: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
"Gatifloxacin" is more commonly referred to as "Ciprofloxacin" in the medical community. Ciprofloxacin
Also Known As: "Moxifloxacin, Levofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Enoxacin, Lomefloxacin, Ofloxacin"
A type of antibiotic belonging to the drug class of fluoroquinolones. These medications kill or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria. They have no effect on viruses. More Information on Ciprofloxacin: Digestive Medications
Rare inherited metabolic disorder in which harmful quantities of a fatty substance called glucocerebroside accumulate in the spleen, liver, lungs, bone marrow and brain. There's no cure for the disease, which can be fatal.
"GBS" is more commonly referred to as "Guillain Barre Syndrome" in the medical community. Guillain Barre Syndrome
Also Known As: "Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy, Infectious Polyneuritis, Landry's Ascending Paralysis, Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis"
A disorder where nerve damage inhibits muscle movement and may cause temporary paralysis. Symptoms include tingling sensations, followed by weakness that moves up from the lower body. It is believed to be an autoimmune disorder. More Information on Guillain Barre Syndrome: Neuropathy
"GBS Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Group B Streptococcal Disease" in the medical community. Group B Streptococcal Disease
Also Known As: "Group B Streptococcus, Group B Streptococcal Infection, Group B Strep Disease, Invasive Group B Streptococcal Disease"
A common and usually harmless bacterial infection in adults. However, pregnant women can pass the infection to their babies during delivery, with severe consequences. As a result, testing for this infection is a routine part of prenatal care. More Information on Group B Streptococcal Disease: Infectious Disease Basics
"GCT" is more commonly referred to as "Glucose Challenge Test" in the medical community. Glucose Challenge Test
Also Known As: "One Hour Glucose Screening Test, Gestational Diabetes Screening, 50 Gram Glucose Challenge"
A test used to screen for diabetes during pregnancy, usually at 24 to 28 weeks. Blood is drawn for testing one hour after the patient drinks a solution containing 50 grams of glucose. Abnormal results may indicate gestational diabetes. More Information on Glucose Challenge Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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