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Gravida
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Gravida The medical term for a pregnant woman.
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Pertaining to Medicine.
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Graves Disease
Graves-Basedow disease is an autoimmune disorder that stimulates the thyroid gland, being the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid). Also known in the English-speaking world simply as Graves' disease, it occurs most frequently in women (8:1 compared to men) of middle age. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss and rapid heart beat. Because similar antibodies to those stimulating the thyroid also affect the eye, eye symptoms are also commonly reported.
Graves-Basedow Disease
See Graves Disease.
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Genetic screening
Any test used to find genetic abnormalities.
Genitals
External sex organs: the penis and testicles in a male and the labia in a female.
Gestational age
The age of the fetus while in the uterus, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Diabetes (when blood sugar levels become too high) that develops duringpregnancy. Can be treated, and usually disappears after pregnancy.
Grasping reflex
A newborn's reflexive grab at an object, such as a finger, when ittouches her hand. Her hold may be strong enough for you to pull her to asitting position; the reflex lasts until a baby is 3 or 4 months old.
Gravida
Gross motor skills
Movements that use the large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso - such as running and jumping.
Guardian
An adult who has been given legal responsibility for a minor in place of the biological parents.
Gynecologist
A physician who specializes in women's reproductive health.
Ganglion cell
Output neuron of the retina. Axons form the optic nerve. Divided into several different classifications by morphological and physiological features for cats and primates.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Medical
Pertaining to Medicine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Graves Disease
Graves-Basedow disease is an autoimmune disorder that stimulates the thyroid gland, being the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid). Also known in the English-speaking world simply as Graves' disease, it occurs most frequently in women (8:1 compared to men) of middle age. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss and rapid heart beat. Because similar antibodies to those stimulating the thyroid also affect the eye, eye symptoms are also commonly reported.
Graves-Basedow Disease
See Graves Disease.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Genetic screening
Any test used to find genetic abnormalities.
Genitals
External sex organs: the penis and testicles in a male and the labia in a female.
Gestational age
The age of the fetus while in the uterus, counted from the first day of the last menstrual period.
Gestational diabetes mellitus
Diabetes (when blood sugar levels become too high) that develops duringpregnancy. Can be treated, and usually disappears after pregnancy.
Grasping reflex
A newborn's reflexive grab at an object, such as a finger, when ittouches her hand. Her hold may be strong enough for you to pull her to asitting position; the reflex lasts until a baby is 3 or 4 months old.
Gravida
Gross motor skills
Movements that use the large muscles in the arms, legs, and torso - such as running and jumping.
Guardian
An adult who has been given legal responsibility for a minor in place of the biological parents.
Gynecologist
A physician who specializes in women's reproductive health.
Ganglion cell
Output neuron of the retina. Axons form the optic nerve. Divided into several different classifications by morphological and physiological features for cats and primates.
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