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Ganglia Ganglion

Any structure containing a collection of nerve cell bodies and often also containing numbers of synapses. Ganglion is singular; ganglia is plural.

Gangrene

Tissue death due to inadequate blood supply.

Gene Genes

Segments of material that carry the codes for reproducing proteins in specific sequences; the genetic material that makes up chromosomes.

Genome

The complete genetic content of an organism.

Genomics

The analysis of the entire genome of a chosen organism.

Genus

The level of organism classification just above species.

Glucose

Simple sugar that is an important source of energy in the body.

Gonorrhea Gonorrhoea

A common sexually transmitted disease.

Gout

Recurrent acute arthritis of peripheral joints. Often presents as pain and swelling confined to one joint. The big toe joint is commonly affected.

Gynaecologic Gynaecology Gynecologic Gynecology

Related to the female reproductive organs.