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Galactorrhea
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GalactorrheaExcessive production of breast milk.
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Breast
The breast refers to the front of the chest or, more specifically, to the mammary gland. The mammary gland is a milk producing gland. It is composed largely of fat. Within the mammary gland is a complex network of branching ducts. These ducts exit from sac-like structures called lobules, which can produce milk in females. The ducts exit the breast at the nipple.
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Galactose
A type of sugar found in milk products and sugar beets. It is also made by the body. It is considered a nutritive sweetener because it has calories.
Galactosemia
A disease present at birth caused by a genetic lack of an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose into glucose. May result in mental retardation, cataracts and liver damage.
Galantamine
Galantamine (trade name Reminyl) is a medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
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Grandiosity
An inflated appraisal of one's worth, power, knowledge, importance, or identity. When extreme, grandiosity may be of delusional proportions.
Grandiose delusion
A delusion of inflated worth, power, knowledge, identity, or special relationship to a deity or famous person.
Gustatory hallucination
A hallucination involving the perception of taste (usually unpleasant).
Glascow coma scale
The system used to evaluate and classify, unconsious patients. The scale ranges to 15, which is normal. It is often referred to as "GCS" by healthcare workers.
Glottis
The opening into the vocal cords.
Galactorrhea
Galactosemia
A disease present at birth caused by a genetic lack of an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose into glucose. May result in mental retardation, cataracts and liver damage.
Gall
The bile produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
Gallbladder
The storage sac for bile, located below the liver.
Gallstone
A stone-like mass that forms in the gallbladder.
Gamma globulin
Blood protein that contains most antibodies. Used in the temporary prevention of hepatitis and as treatment for disorders with antibody deficiencies.
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Breast
The breast refers to the front of the chest or, more specifically, to the mammary gland. The mammary gland is a milk producing gland. It is composed largely of fat. Within the mammary gland is a complex network of branching ducts. These ducts exit from sac-like structures called lobules, which can produce milk in females. The ducts exit the breast at the nipple.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Galactose
A type of sugar found in milk products and sugar beets. It is also made by the body. It is considered a nutritive sweetener because it has calories.
Galactosemia
A disease present at birth caused by a genetic lack of an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose into glucose. May result in mental retardation, cataracts and liver damage.
Galantamine
Galantamine (trade name Reminyl) is a medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Grandiosity
An inflated appraisal of one's worth, power, knowledge, importance, or identity. When extreme, grandiosity may be of delusional proportions.
Grandiose delusion
A delusion of inflated worth, power, knowledge, identity, or special relationship to a deity or famous person.
Gustatory hallucination
A hallucination involving the perception of taste (usually unpleasant).
Glascow coma scale
The system used to evaluate and classify, unconsious patients. The scale ranges to 15, which is normal. It is often referred to as "GCS" by healthcare workers.
Glottis
The opening into the vocal cords.
Galactorrhea
Galactosemia
A disease present at birth caused by a genetic lack of an enzyme needed to metabolize galactose into glucose. May result in mental retardation, cataracts and liver damage.
Gall
The bile produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
Gallbladder
The storage sac for bile, located below the liver.
Gallstone
A stone-like mass that forms in the gallbladder.
Gamma globulin
Blood protein that contains most antibodies. Used in the temporary prevention of hepatitis and as treatment for disorders with antibody deficiencies.
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