| glia | <pathology> 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. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| gliacyte | <pathology> A branching glial cell found in the neuroglia. (17 Dec 1997) |
| gliadin | <protein> A protein which is present in wheat flour. It is a component of gluten and, together with the protein glutelin, helps make bread porous and spongy after baking. (09 Oct 1997) |
| glial | Pertaining to glia or neuroglia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glial cell | <pathology> Specialised cells that surround neurons, providing mechanical and physical support and electrical insulation between neurons. (17 Dec 1997) |
| glial fibrillary acidic protein | <protein> This protein, found in microfilaments of glial cells, helps distinguish glial from nonglial tumours. A laboratory stain is used to test for its presence. (16 Dec 1997) |
| glial filament | <cell biology> Intermediate filaments of glial cells, made of glial fibrillary acidic protein. (17 Dec 1997) |
| glial limiting membrane | A dense, resilient membrane forming the true capsule of the brain and spinal cord, composed of the processes of astrocytes (macroglia cells) and covered throughout by the pia mater, which firmly adheres to it; the two membranes are collectively called the pial-glial membrane. Synonym: membrana limitans gliae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glicentin | <protein> Peptide fragment cleaved from glucagon by prohormone convertase. (18 Nov 1997) |
| gliclazide | <chemical> N-(((hexahydrocyclopenta(c)pyrrol-2(1h)-yl)amino)carbonyl)- 4-methylbenzenesulfonamide. An oral sulfonylurea hypoglycaemic agent which stimulates insulin secretion. Pharmacological action: hypoglycaemic agents. Chemical name: Benzenesulfonamide, N-(((hexahydrocyclopenta(c)pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)amino)carbonyl)-4-methyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| glide | <zoology> The glede or kite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gliding bacteria | <microbiology> A type of bacteria which moves by gliding or creeping along solid substrates. (17 Dec 1997) |
| gliding joint | A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are nearly planes and in which there is only a slight, gliding motion, as in the intermetacarpal joints. Synonym: articulatio plana, arthrodia, arthrodial articulation, arthrodial joint, gliding joint. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gliding occlusion | <dentistry> The contact relationship of the occlusal surfaces of the upper and lower teeth when moving into and away from centric occlusion. Synonym: gliding occlusion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glimpse | 1. A sudden flash; transient luster. "LIght as the lightning glimpse they ran." (Milton) 2. A short, hurried view; a transitory or fragmentary perception; a quick sight. "Here hid by shrub wood, there by glimpses seen." (S. Rogers) 3. A faint idea; an inkling. Origin: For glimse, from the root of glimmer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |