| GERD | Stands for GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease, a disorder in which there is recurrent return of stomach contents back up into the oesophagus, frequently causing heartburn, a symptom of irritation of the oesophagus by stomach acid. This can lead to scarring and stricture of the oesophagus, which can require stretching (dilating).10% of patients with GERD develop Barrett's oesophagus which increases the risk of cancer of the oesophagus. 80% of patients with GERD also have a hiatal hernia. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| Gerdy's fibres | <anatomy> A thickening of the deep fascia in the most distal part of the (base) of the triangular palmar aponeurosis. Synonym: ligamentum metacarpale transversum superficiale, Gerdy's fibres, ligamentum natatorium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gerdy's fontanel | An occasional fontanel-like defect in the sagittal suture in the newborn. Synonym: Gerdy's fontanel. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gerdy's hyoid fossa | A space bounded by the superior belly of the omohyoid muscle, anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid, and posterior belly of the digastric; it contains the bifurcation of the common carotid artery. Synonym: trigonum caroticum, fossa carotica, Gerdy's hyoid fossa, Malgaigne's fossa, Malgaigne's triangle, superior carotid triangle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gerdy's interatrial loop | <cardiology, embryology> A muscular fasciculus in the interatrial septum of the heart, passing backward from the atrioventricular groove. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gerdy's ligament | The continuation of the clavipectoral fascia downward to attach to the axillary fascia; it maintains the characteristic hollow of the armpit. Synonym: Campbell's ligament, Gerdy's ligament. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gerdy's tubercle | <anatomy> A tubercle on the lateral side of the upper end of the tibia giving attachment to the iliotibial tract and some fibres of the tibialis anterior muscle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gerdy, Pierre | <person> A French surgeon, 1797-1856. See: Gerdy's fibres, Gerdy's fontanel, Gerdy's hyoid fossa, Gerdy's ligament, Gerdy's interatrial loop, Gerdy's tubercle. (05 Mar 2000) |