| Goeckerman | William H., U.S. Dermatologist, 1884-1954. See: Goeckerman treatment. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Goeckerman treatment | A treatment for psoriasis; the involved areas are painted with a solution of coal tar, or are covered with crude coal tar ointment and subsequently irradiated with ultraviolet (UVB). (05 Mar 2000) |
| goeland | <zoology> A white tropical tern (Cygis candida). Origin: F. Goeland. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Goethe's bone | A large sutural bone occasionally found detached from the anterior portion of the os interparietale. Synonym: Goethe's bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| goethite | <chemical> A hydrous oxide of iron, occurring in prismatic crystals, also massive, with a fibrous, reniform, or stalactitic structure. The colour varies from yellowish to blackish brown. Origin: After the poet Gothe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |