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This covers the terms starting with the letters "G and H"
Gait
the manner or style of walking
Gall
means the bile
Gangrene
the death of a part of a tissue
Gastric
pertains to the stomach
Gastroenterology
a branch of medicine dealing with disease of the stomach and intestine
Gastrointestinal
pertains to the stomach and intestines
Gastrostomy
the creation of an artificial fistula of the stomach by means of surgery
Gavage
the passage of food into the stomach through a tube
Genes
factors in the chromosomes that determine hereditary characteristics
Geriatrics
the branch of medicine that deals with old age and its related disease, including the
psychosocial problems of senility
Germicides
any agent that kills germs
Germs
lathogenic microorganisms
Gestation
the period of development of the individual from fertilization to birth
Glemsa's Stain
Azure II, contains cosin 3 g, azure II 0.3 g, glycerine 250 mL and methyl alcohol
Glomerulonephritis
a renal disease that involves the inflammation of the capillary loop glomeruli of the kidneys
Glossitis
the inflammation of the tongue
Glucagon
the pancreatic secretion that increases blood sugar concentration
Gluteal
pertains to the buttocks
Glycosuria
the abnormal presence of a sugar, especially glucose, in the urine
Goiter
an enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front part of the neck
Gonorrhea
a contagious inflammatory condition of the genital mucous membrane
Gower's Solution
a diluting fluid for red cell counts; an isotonic solution containin sulfate 12.5 g, glacial acetic acid 33.3 mL, and distilled water to make 200 mL of solution
Graft
a piece of skin or other tissue from one part of the body which is implanted on another part
Granulation
the formulation of fleshy tissue in healing wounds
Groin
the lowest part of the abdominal wall, where it joins the thigh
Gynecology
the science that treats diseases of women, particularly those of genital organs
Hallucination
seeing, hearing, or feeling something when there is no objective stimulus
Hayem's solution
bichloride of mercury 0.5 g, sodium sulfate 5.0 g, sodium chloride and distilled water to make 200 mL of solution
Heliotherapy
the treatment of disease by exposing the body to the sun's rays
Hematemesis
vomiting of blood
Hematology
the study of blood
Hematoma
a clot of extravasated blood
Hematuria
discharge of blood in the urine
Hemiplegia
paralysis on one side of the body
Hemachromatosis
a disorder of iron metabolism with excessive deposits of iron in body tissues, specially the liver, skin and pancreas
Hemoglobin
the pigment of red blood cells that carries oxygen
Hemophilia
a congenital condition characterized by delayed clotting of blood
Hemoptysis
expectoration of blood or of blood-stained sputum
Hemorrhage
bleeding, an escape of blood from the arteries
Hemorrhoids
a dilatation of the veins of the anal region
Hemothorax
presence of blood in the pleural cavity
Hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
Heredity
the inheritance of physical or mental characteristics from ancestors
Hernia
the protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening
Herpes
fever blisters or cold sores
Hiccup
an involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm caused by the irritation of the phrenic nerve, which produced a sharp, inspiratory cough
Hirsutism
an abnormal hairiness, particularly in women
Hydronephrosis
the distention of the pelvis and calyces of the kidney with urine, as a result of obstruction of the ureter
Hydrotherapy
the use of water in the treatment of disease
Hydrothorax
collection of watery fluid in the pleural cavity
Hyperalgesia
increased sensitivity to pain
Hypercholesterolemia
excess cholesterol in the blood
Hyperemia
excessive blood in a part due to local or general relaxation of the arteries
Hyperglycemia
excess glucose in the blood
Hyperopia
means farsightedness
Hypertension
chronic elevation of blood pressure
Hypertrophy
an enlargement of a part of an organ
Hypnosis
an artificially induced passive state resembling a trance
Hypnotic
an agent that induces sleep
Hypochondria
morbid anxiety about health
Hypodermoclysis
injection of fluids into the tissues under the skin
Hypoglycemia
an abnormally low amount of sugar in the blood
Hypogonadism
diminished activity of the testes or ovaries
Hypokalemia
deficiency of potassium in the blood
Hypomania
mild to moderate level of mania
Hypotaxia
weak or imperfect coordination
Hypotension
a chronic depression of the blood pressure
Hypothermia
low body temperature
Hypothyroidism
an abnormal condition caused by coefficient activity of the thyroid gland
