an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
glandular cancer
Noun
malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium
glandular carcinoma
Noun
malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium
glioblastoma
Noun
a fast-growing malignant brain tumor composed of spongioblasts
glioma
Noun
a tumor of the brain consisting of neuroglia
glycosuria
Noun
the presence of abnormally high levels of sugar in the urine
greenstick fracture
Noun
a partial fracture of a bone (usually in children)
granville wilt
Noun
a bacterial wilt of tobacco plants
green smut
Noun
disease of rice
glanders
Noun
a destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans
green monkey disease
Noun
a viral disease of green monkeys caused by the Marburg virus
glucosuria
Noun
the presence of abnormally high levels of glucose in the urine
gummosis
Noun
disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora
gummosis
Noun
pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees
gas gangrene
Noun
(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death
gangrenous emphysema
Noun
(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death
gas phlegmon
Noun
(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death
gripes
Noun
acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
griping
Noun
acute abdominal pain (especially in infants)
gastroesophageal reflux
Noun
reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus
glossalgia
Noun
pain in the tongue
glossodynia
Noun
pain in the tongue
gastralgia
Noun
an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region
graphospasm
Noun
muscular spasms of thumb and forefinger while writing with a pen or pencil
gastritis
Noun
inflammation of the lining of the stomach
glossitis
Noun
inflammation of the tongue
glossodynia exfoliativa
Noun
a superficial form of glossitis marked by irregular red patches on the tongue and sensitivity to hot or spicy food
gynophobia
Noun
a morbid fear of women
glove anesthesia
Noun
a mental disorder involving loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist
generalized anxiety disorder
Noun
an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
glitch
Noun
a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
gaseous state
Noun
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
gynecomastia
Noun
excessive development of the breasts in males
good weather
Noun
weather suitable for outdoor activities
grandfather clause
Noun
an exemption based on circumstances existing prior to the adoption of some policy
grime
Noun
the state of being covered with unclean things
grime
Verb
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
grease
Noun
the state of being covered with unclean things
grease
Noun
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
grease
Verb
lubricate with grease
grunge
Noun
the state of being covered with unclean things
griminess
Noun
the state of being grimy
grubbiness
Noun
the state of being grimy
gimp
Noun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
gimp
Verb
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
gimpiness
Noun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
gameness
Noun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
genu valgum
Noun
an inward slant of the thigh
gamma aminobutyric acid
Noun
an amino acid that is found in the central nervous system