Medical terms starting with G

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• -gen, -genicProducing, causing, or origin.
• -gramA record or picture produced by a test.
• -graph, -graphyProcess of recording or making an image; -graph can also name the recording instrument.
• gait beltA strap placed around the patient's waist so staff can safely assist walking and transfers.
• gastr/oStomach.
• gaugeThe diameter of a needle's opening; the higher the gauge number, the smaller the needle.
• generic nameThe official, nonproprietary name of a drug, such as ibuprofen.
• GERDGastroesophageal reflux disease: stomach contents repeatedly flow back into the esophagus.
• GFRGlomerular filtration rate: how well the kidneys filter blood.
• GIGastrointestinal: the digestive tract.
• GINAGenetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: bans the use of genetic information in health insurance and employment…
• gingiv/oGums.
• gloss/o, lingu/oTongue.
• gluc/o, glyc/oGlucose or sugar.
• glutenA protein in wheat, barley and rye.
• glycolytic inhibitorA tube additive, sodium fluoride in gray-top tubes, that stops cells from using up glucose in the sample.
• Good Samaritan lawA law that protects health care professionals who give reasonable, prudent emergency care from civil liability.
• goutA form of arthritis with sudden, severe joint pain, swelling and redness, often in the big toe, caused by uric acid…
• griefThe emotional response to a loss.
• grievanceA complaint made to a health insurer or plan.
• gttDrops, a unit for liquid medications such as eye drops.
• GUGenitourinary: the urinary and reproductive organs.
• gyn/o, gynec/oWoman or female.
• µgMicrogram symbol. Error-prone: misread as mg. Write mcg.