one of four small oval masses that protrude slightly from the underside of the thalamus and function as synaptic centers on the way to the cerebral cortex
glossopharyngeal nerve
Noun
sensory nerve to the pharynx and back of the tongue
gastrointestinal tract
Noun
tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus
gonad
Noun
an organ in which sex cells are produced
gorge
Noun
the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
gorge
Noun
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
gorge
Noun
a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
gorge
Verb
overeat or eat immodestly
gullet
Noun
the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
gluteus
Noun
any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
gluteus muscle
Noun
any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
gluteal muscle
Noun
any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
glute
Noun
any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
gluteus maximus
Noun
the outermost of the three gluteal muscles
gluteus medius
Noun
the middle of the three gluteal muscles
gluteus minimus
Noun
the innermost of the three gluteal muscles
ginglymus
Noun
a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
ginglymoid joint
Noun
a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
genu varum
Noun
a leg bowed outward at the knee (or below the knee)
greater pectoral muscle
Noun
a skeletal muscle that adducts and rotates the arm
genu
Noun
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
gastrocnemius
Noun
the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf
gastrocnemius muscle
Noun
the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf
greater rhomboid muscle
Noun
rhomboid muscle that draws the scapula toward the spinal column
great toe
Noun
the first largest innermost toe
gliding joint
Noun
a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions
general knowledge
Noun
knowledge that is available to anyone
good sense
Noun
sound practical judgment
genius
Noun
unusual mental ability
genius
Noun
a natural talent
genius
Noun
exceptional creative ability
genius
Noun
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
genius
Noun
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
glottis vera
Noun
the space between the two true vocal folds
glottis spuria
Noun
the opening between the false vocal folds
gustation
Noun
the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
gustatory modality
Noun
the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth
gambling system
Noun
a system of rules for placing bets that is believed to lead to winning
gnosis
Noun
intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths
growing pains
Noun
problems that arise in enlarging an enterprise (especially in the early stages)
growing pains
Noun
emotional distress arising during adolescence
growing pains
Noun
pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth
grogginess
Noun
marginal consciousness
grogginess
Noun
a groggy state resulting from weariness
grogginess
Noun
a dazed and staggering state caused by alcohol
gustatory sensation
Noun
the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
gustatory perception
Noun
the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
generalization
Noun
(psychology) transfer of a response learned to one stimulus to a similar stimulus
generalization
Noun
reasoning from detailed facts to general principles
generalization
Noun
the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances