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Groin
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GroinThe region of the body where the thigh and lower abdomen meet.
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Abdomen
The area between the chest and the hips. Contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
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Giantism
Abnormal growth of the body due to an excessive amount of growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland.
Giardiasis
A diarrheal illness caused by infection with Giardia lamblia, a parasitic protozoan.
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue.
Graft
A piece of skin or other tissue used as a transplant.
Groin
Guillain-Barr? syndrome
A rare but reversible reaction to a viral illness or immunization that causes partial to complete loss of movement of certain muscles, weakness, numbness and tingling. In the severe form, a person may need intensive care and breathing support.
Gait
Pattern of walking.
Generic
A drug not protected by a trademark. Also, the scientific name as opposed to the proprietary, brand name.
Genesis
The beginning of a process.
Glia (neuroglia)
Supportive tissue of the brain. There are three types of glial tissue: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia. Glial cells do not conduct electrical impulses, as opposed to neurons.
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Abdomen
The area between the chest and the hips. Contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Giantism
Abnormal growth of the body due to an excessive amount of growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland.
Giardiasis
A diarrheal illness caused by infection with Giardia lamblia, a parasitic protozoan.
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
Glossitis
Inflammation of the tongue.
Graft
A piece of skin or other tissue used as a transplant.
Groin
Guillain-Barr? syndrome
A rare but reversible reaction to a viral illness or immunization that causes partial to complete loss of movement of certain muscles, weakness, numbness and tingling. In the severe form, a person may need intensive care and breathing support.
Gait
Pattern of walking.
Generic
A drug not protected by a trademark. Also, the scientific name as opposed to the proprietary, brand name.
Genesis
The beginning of a process.
Glia (neuroglia)
Supportive tissue of the brain. There are three types of glial tissue: astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia. Glial cells do not conduct electrical impulses, as opposed to neurons.
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