MEDICAL TERMS COMMONLY USED IN CLINICAL PHARMACY PRACTICE

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