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Also Known As: "Gnathostoma Infection, Gnathostoma Spinigerum Infection"
Infection with the roundworms Gnathostoma spinigerum and Gnathostoma hispidum, which infect vertebrate animals. Humans become infected by eating undercooked fish or poultry containing third-stage larvae, or by drinking water. More Information on Gnathostoma Hispidum Infection: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
Also Known As: "Gnathostoma Spinigerum Infection, Gnathostoma Hispidum Infection"
Infection with the roundworms Gnathostoma spinigerum and Gnathostoma hispidum, which infect vertebrate animals. Humans become infected by eating undercooked fish or poultry containing third-stage larvae, or by drinking water. More Information on Gnathostoma Infection: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
Also Known As: "Gnathostoma Hispidum Infection, Gnathostoma Infection"
Infection with the roundworms Gnathostoma spinigerum and Gnathostoma hispidum, which infect vertebrate animals. Humans become infected by eating undercooked fish or poultry containing third-stage larvae, or by drinking water. More Information on Gnathostoma Spinigerum Infection: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
Also Known As: "Gnathostoma Hispidum Infection, Gnathostoma Infection, Gnathostoma Spinigerum Infection"
Infection with the roundworms Gnathostoma spinigerum and Gnathostoma hispidum, which infect vertebrate animals. Humans become infected by eating undercooked fish or poultry containing third-stage larvae, or by drinking water. More Information on Gnathostomiasis: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
A hormone released by the hypothalamus in the brain which regulates the production of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone and controls the function of the ovaries and the testes.
Also Known As: "Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone Agonists"
Medications that induce a chemical menopause by suppressing the action of GnRH, which regulates the production of hormones. They are used in the treatment of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, some breast cancers and other conditions. More Information on GnRH Agonists: Menopause & HRT
Also Known As: "GnRH Inhibitors, Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Antagonists"
Medications that block the release of the hormone GnRH, which enables the brain to produce another hormone (LH). LH signals the testicles to produce testosterone. Therefore, these drugs lead to decreased testosterone production. More Information on GnRH Analogs: Cancer Drug & Medication
Also Known As: "GnRH Inhibitors, Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Antagonists, GnRH Analogs"
Medications that block the release of the hormone GnRH, which enables the brain to produce another hormone (LH). LH signals the testicles to produce testosterone. Therefore, these drugs lead to decreased testosterone production. More Information on GnRH Antagonists: Cancer Drug & Medication
Also Known As: "Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Antagonists, GnRH Analogs"
Medications that block the release of the hormone GnRH, which enables the brain to produce another hormone (LH). LH signals the testicles to produce testosterone. Therefore, these drugs lead to decreased testosterone production. More Information on GnRH Inhibitors: Cancer Drug & Medication
Enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, which can be caused by underproduction or overproduction of thyroid hormones. More Information on Goiter: Thyroid & Parathyroid
Substances that inhibit absorption of iodine which may cause the formation of a goiter. There are suspected foods that may suppress thyroid function (e.g., kale, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, turnips). More Information on Goitrogens: Thyroid & Parathyroid
"Goldenhar-Gorlin Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Oculoauriculovertebral Dysplasia" in the medical community. Oculoauriculovertebral Dysplasia
Also Known As: "OAV, Lateral Facial Dysplasia, First Arch Syndrome, First And Second Branchial Arch Syndrome, Necrotic Facial Dysplasia, Franceschetti-Goldenhar Syndrome, Intrauterine Facial Necrosis"
A multiple congenital anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) syndrome that could cause mild to severe physical and developmental problems. Some cases are complicated by one or more birth defects of the heart. More Information on Oculoauriculovertebral Dysplasia: Pediatric Heart
An herb believed to have antiseptic, wound-healing properties. It is commonly used as a remedy for colds and the flu. More Information on Goldenseal: Herbs & Supplements
Repetitive stress injury that occurs when muscles and tendons in the elbow area are damaged. Pain may occur on the inside of the elbow when bending the wrist down. Activities such as racquetball also may cause the condition. More Information on Golfer Elbow: Arm & Leg Pain
"Gonadal Stromal Tumor" is more commonly referred to as "Androblastoma" in the medical community. Androblastoma
Also Known As: "Sertoli Leydig Cell Tumor, Arrhenoblastoma, Sertoli Leydig Ovarian Tumor, Sex Cord Tumor, Sertoli Leydig Cell Tumor of the Ovary, Stromal Tumor"
A rare type of ovarian cancer in which the tumor secretes the male hormone testosterone. This leads to the appearance of male characteristics in females. More Information on Androblastoma: ObGyn Cancer
A hormone released by the hypothalamus in the brain which regulates the production of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone and controls the function of the ovaries and the testes.
Medications that induce a chemical menopause by suppressing the action of GnRH, which regulates the production of hormones. They are used in the treatment of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, some breast cancers and other conditions. More Information on Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone Agonists: Menopause & HRT
Medications that block the release of the hormone GnRH, which enables the brain to produce another hormone (LH). LH signals the testicles to produce testosterone. Therefore, these drugs lead to decreased testosterone production. More Information on Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Antagonists: Cancer Drug & Medication
A class of ovulation drugs containing luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). They may be used to treat women unable to ovulate or to induce multiple egg development in women undergoing advanced reproductive therapies. More Information on Gonadotropins: Fertility Issues
Also Known As: "Clap, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection"
A common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea. Untreated, it can cause infertility or spread to the heart and brain. It is treated with antibiotics. More Information on Gonococcal Infections: STD & Genital Infections
Also Known As: "Clap, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection, Gonococcal Infections"
A common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea. Untreated, it can cause infertility or spread to the heart and brain. It is treated with antibiotics. More Information on Gonorrhea: STD & Genital Infections
A common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, kidney problems and other problems in women. Untreated, it can cause infertility or spread to the heart and brain. It is treated with antibiotics. More Information on Gonorrhea & Women: STD & Genital Infections
An alternative therapy being studied for use in treating pancreatic cancer. It involves a special diet, daily coffee enemas, taking pancreatic enzymes every four hours and nutritional supplementation involving up to 150 pills per day. More Information on Gonzalez Protocol: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
An alternative therapy being studied for use in treating pancreatic cancer. It involves a special diet, daily coffee enemas, taking pancreatic enzymes every four hours and nutritional supplementation involving up to 150 pills per day. More Information on Gonzalez Regimen: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
"Good Cholesterol" is more commonly referred to as "High Density Lipoprotein" in the medical community. High Density Lipoprotein
Also Known As: "HDL, Cholesterol HDL, HDL Cholesterol"
"Good" cholesterol, HDLs move easily through the blood. They are stable and do not stick to artery walls. They help to prevent heart disease by carrying cholesterol away from the arteries, back to the liver and out of the body. More Information on High Density Lipoprotein: Cholesterol
An international set of standards used to guarantee quality, proper food processes which were created to reduce food safety hazards (e.g., foodborne illness). Standards also exist for drugs and medical devices.
"Gorlin's Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome" in the medical community. Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
An inherited condition present from birth that involves disorders of the skin, bones, eyes, endocrine glands and nervous system. It increase the risk of cancers, including skin (particularly basal cell carcinoma), ovarian and brain. More Information on Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome: Skin Cancer
A systemic disease caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints of the body, causing inflammation, swelling and pain. This condition can contribute to calcium and uric acid stone disease. More Information on Gout: Arthritis
A clinical sign of muscular dystrophy in children. Signs include pushing oneself up from a kneeling position by using the hands when attempting to stand erect. This indicates the weakness of the hip and knee extensors. More Information on Gower Sign: Pediatric Signs & Symptoms
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