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Gaucher's disease
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Gaucher's disease Deficiency of acid glucosidase. Glucosyl ceramide accumulates in the reticuloendothelial cells in bone marrow, spleen and lymph nodes and may cause polyarthralgia and osteonecrosis of the hip.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Marrow
The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color.
Spleen
The organ that cleans blood and makes white blood cells.
Lymph
Consists primarily of a clear, yellowish fluid and white blood cells. Found in the lymphatic system.
Osteonecrosis
See 'Aseptic necrosis'.
Hip
The region on each side of the pelvis made up of three sections: ilium, ischium, and pubis. The upper part of the femur (upper leg bone) fits into the hip via a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is a cup-shaped bone of the pelvis called the acetabulum and the ball is the head of the femur.
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Gingiva
Gum tissue.
Gingivectomy
Surgical removal of gum tissue.
Gum boil
Channel emanating pus from an infection site; fistula.
Gum recession
Exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery.
Garrod's pads
Benign fibrous subcutaneous nodules found on the extensor surface of finger proximal interphalangeal joints. May be mistaken for rheumatoid nodules.
Gaucher's disease
Genu recurvatum
Hyperextension of the knee resulting from hypermobility.
Geode
Large subchondral cyst.
Giant cell arteritis
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or temporal arteritis.
Goniometer
A device used for measuring the range of joint movement.
Golfer's elbow
Medial epicondylitis. See 'enthesopathy'.
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Bone
Bone refers either to a hardened connective tissue or to one of the individual structures, or organs, into which it is formed, found in many animals. Bones support body structures, protect internal organs, and (in conjunction with muscles) facilitate movement; are also involved with cell formation, calcium metabolism, and mineral storage. The bones of an animal are, collectively, known as the skeleton.
Marrow
The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color.
Spleen
The organ that cleans blood and makes white blood cells.
Lymph
Consists primarily of a clear, yellowish fluid and white blood cells. Found in the lymphatic system.
Osteonecrosis
See 'Aseptic necrosis'.
Hip
The region on each side of the pelvis made up of three sections: ilium, ischium, and pubis. The upper part of the femur (upper leg bone) fits into the hip via a ball-and-socket joint. The socket is a cup-shaped bone of the pelvis called the acetabulum and the ball is the head of the femur.
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Gingiva
Gum tissue.
Gingivectomy
Surgical removal of gum tissue.
Gum boil
Channel emanating pus from an infection site; fistula.
Gum recession
Exposure of dental roots due to shrinkage of the gums as a result of abrasion, periodontal disease or surgery.
Garrod's pads
Benign fibrous subcutaneous nodules found on the extensor surface of finger proximal interphalangeal joints. May be mistaken for rheumatoid nodules.
Gaucher's disease
Genu recurvatum
Hyperextension of the knee resulting from hypermobility.
Geode
Large subchondral cyst.
Giant cell arteritis
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or temporal arteritis.
Goniometer
A device used for measuring the range of joint movement.
Golfer's elbow
Medial epicondylitis. See 'enthesopathy'.
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