| goserelin | <chemical> 6-(o-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-d-serine)-10-deglycinamideluteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig) 2-(aminocarbonyl)hydrazide. A long-acting gonadorelin agonist. It is used in the treatment of malignant neoplasms of the prostate, uterine fibromas, and metastatic breast cancer. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal. Chemical name: Luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig), 6-(O-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-D-serine)-10-deglycinamide-, 2-(aminocarbonyl)hydrazide (12 Dec 1998) |
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| goshawk | <zoology> Any large hawk of the genus Astur, of which many species and varieties are known. The European (Astur palumbarius) and the American (A. Atricapillus) are the best known species. They are noted for their powerful flight, activity, and courage. The Australian goshawk (A. Novae-Hollandiae) is pure white. Origin: AS. Gshafuc, lit, goosehawk; or Icel. Gashaukr. See Goose, and Hawk the bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| goslet | <zoology> One of several species of pygmy geese, of the genus Nettepus. They are about the size of a teal, and inhabit Africa, India, and Australia. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gosling | 1. A young or unfledged goose. 2. A catkin on nut trees and pines. Origin: AS. Gs goose + -ling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gospeler | 1. One of the four evangelists. "Mark the gospeler was the ghostly son of Peter in baptism." (Wyclif) 2. A follower of Wyclif, the first English religious reformer; hence, a Puritan. "The persecution was carried on against the gospelers with much fierceness by those of the Roman persuasion." (Strype) 3. A priest or deacon who reads the gospel at the altar during the communion service. "The Archbishop of York was the celebrant, the epistoler being the dean, and the gospeler the Bishop of Sydney." (Pall Mall Gazette) Origin: AS. Godspellere Alternative forms: gospeller. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gossamer | 1. A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is formed by small spiders. 2. Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof stuff. 3. An outer garment, made of waterproof gossamer. <zoology> Gossamer spider, any small or young spider which spins webs by which to sail in the air. See Ballooning spider. Origin: OE. Gossomer, gossummer, gosesomer, perh. For goose summer, from its downy appearance, or perh. For God's summer, cf. G. Mariengarr gossamer, properly Mary's yarn, in allusion to the Virgin Mary. Perhaps the E. Word alluded to a legend that the gossamer was the remnant of the Virgin Mary's winding sheet, which dropped from her when she was taken up to heaven. For the use of summer in the sense of film or threads, cf. G. Madchensommer, Altweibersommer, fliegender Sommer, all meaning, gossamer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gossan | <geology> Decomposed rock, usually reddish or ferruginous (owing to oxidized pyrites), forming the upper part of a metallic vein. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gossat | <zoology> A small British marine fish (Motella tricirrata). Synonym: whistler and three-bearded rockling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Gosselin's fracture | V-shaped fracture of distal end of tibia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gosselin, Leon Athanese | <person> French surgeon, 1815-1887. See: Gosselin's fracture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gosset, William Sealy | <person> British statistician and chemist who used the pseudonym Student, 1876-1937. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gossib | A gossip. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gossip | 1. A sponsor; a godfather or a godmother. "Should a great lady that was invited to be a gossip, in her place send her kitchen maid, 't would be ill taken." (Selden) 2. A friend or comrade; a companion; a familiar and customary acquaintance. "My noble gossips, ye have been too prodigal." (Shak) 3. One who runs house to house, tattling and telling news; an idle tattler. "The common chat of gossips when they meet." (Dryden) 4. The tattle of a gossip; groundless rumor. "Bubbles o'er like a city with gossip, scandal, and spite." (Tennyson) Origin: OE. Gossib, godsib, a relation or sponsor in baptism, a relation by a religious obligation, AS. Godsibb, fr. God + sib alliance, relation; akin to G. Sippe, Goth. Sibja, and also to Skr. Sabha assembly. To stand sponsor to. 1. To make merry. 2. To prate; to chat; to talk much. 3. To run about and tattle; to tell idle tales. Origin: Gossiped; Gossiping. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gossiper | One given to gossip. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gossiprede | The relationship between a person and his sponsors. Origin: Cf. Kindred. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |