| glassy membrane | The basement membrane present between the stratum granulosum and the theca interna of a vesicular ovarian follicle; it becomes very prominent in large atretic follicles, the basement membrane and associated connective tissue of the hair follicle. Synonym: hyaline membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Glauber's salt | Na2SO4-10H2O;an ingredient of many of the natural laxative waters, and also used as a hydragogue cathartic. Synonym: Glauber's salt. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glauber's salts | Sulphate of soda, a well-known cathartic. It is a white crystalline substance, with a cooling, slightly bitter taste, and is commonly called "salts." It occurs naturally and abundantly in some mineral springs, and in many salt deposits, as the mineral mirabilite. It is manufactured in large quantities as an intermediate step in the "soda process," and also for use in glass making. Origin: G. Glaubersalz, from Glauber, a German chemist who discovered it. See Glauberite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Glauber, Johann | <person> German chemist, 1604-1668. See: Glauber's salt. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glauberite | <chemical> A mineral, consisting of the sulphates of soda and lime. Origin: From Glauber, a German chemist, died 1668: cf. F. Glauberite, G. Glauberit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glaucarubin | <chemical> (1 beta,2 alpha,11 beta,12 alpha,15 beta(s))-11,20-epoxy-1,2,11,12-tetrahydroxy-15-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)picras-3-en-16-one. A quassinoid (simaroubolide) from simaruba glauca, a tropical shrub. It has been used as an antiamebic agent and is found to be cytotoxic. It may be of use in cancer chemotherapy. Pharmacological action: amebicides, antineoplastic agent, phytogenic. Chemical name: Picras-3-en-16-one, 11,20-epoxy-1,2,11,12-tetrahydroxy-15-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-oxobutoxy)-, (1beta,2alpha,11beta,12alpha,15beta(S))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| glaucic | <chemistry> Of or pertaining to the Glaucium or horned poppy; formerly applied to an acid derived from it, now known to be fumaric acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glaucine | <chemistry> An alkaloid obtained from the plant Glaucium, as a bitter, white, crystalline substance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glaucodot | <chemical> A metallic mineral having a grayish tin-white colour, and containing cobalt and iron, with sulphur and arsenic. Origin: Gr. Silvery, gray + to give. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glaucoma | <ophthalmology> A group of eye diseases characterised by an increase in intraocular pressure which causes pathological changes in the optic disk and typical defects in the field of vision. It can be corrected by the use of laser light to punch a hole in the iris to relieve the intraocular pressure within the eye. The procedure is painless and requires no anaesthesia. (13 Nov 1997) |
| glaucoma detection | You may know of the air puff test or other tests used to measure eye pressure in an eye examination. But, this test alone cannot detect glaucoma. Glaucoma is found most often during an eye examination through dilated pupils after drops are put into the eyes during the exam to enlarge the pupils. This allows the eye care professional to see more of the inside of the eye to check for signs of glaucoma. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glaucoma fulminans | Acute angle-closure glaucoma rapidly followed by blindness. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glaucoma treatment | A laser beam of light is focused on the part of the anterior chamber where the fluid leaves the eye. This results in a series of small changes, which makes it easier for fluid to exit the eye. Over time, the effect of laser surgery may wear off. Patients who have this form of surgery may need to keep taking glaucoma drugs. Although glaucoma cannot be cured, it can usually be controlled. Medical treatment can be in the form of eyedrops or pills. Some drugs are designed to reduce pressure by slowing the flow of fluid into the eye, while others help to improve fluid drainage. The regular use of medications usually controls the increased fluid pressure. However, these drugs may stop working over time or they may cause side effects so that the eye care professional may select other drugs, change the dose, or use other means to deal with the glaucoma. Surgery can also help fluid escape from the eye and thereby reduce the pressure. However, surgery is now usually reserved for patients whose pressure cannot be controlled with eyedrops, pills, or laser surgery. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glaucoma, angle-closure | A form of glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure increases because the angle of the anterior chamber is blocked and the aqueous humor cannot drain from the anterior chamber. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glaucoma, neovascular | A form of secondary glaucoma which develops as a consequence of another ocular disease and is attributed to the forming of new vessels in the angle of the anterior chamber. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gland |
A group of special cells that make substances so that other parts of the body can work. For example, the pancreas is a gland that releases insulin so that other body cells can use glucose (sugar) for energy.
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| glaucoma |
a disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball. If left untreated, glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision.
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| gland |
A multicellular secretory structure.
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| glabrous |
Having a smooth even surface, hairless condition. Hairs are scarce or absent on the hull and/or the leaf blade. In a glabrous strain, few hairs may be found on the margins of the blade.
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| gland |
Structures within the body that produce and release certain fluids. There are two types of glands. One type, known as exocrine glands, release the fluids they produce via a tube or duct onto the skin or internal surfaces of the body, eg, sweat glands, salivary glands. The other type, called endocrine glands, release chemicals called hormones directly into the blood, eg, the adrenal glands that release the hormone adrenaline.
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| GLA | fleshy maritime plant having fleshy stems with rudimentary scalelike leaves and small spikes of minute flowers |
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| GLA | bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves |
| GLA | used of eyes lacking liveliness |
| GLA | (of ceramics) having the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing a vitreous solution to it |
| GLA | resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness |
| GLA | an inhabitant of Glasgow |
| GLA | of or relating to or characteristic of Glasgow or its inhabitants |
| GLA | (Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic |
| GLA | (Na2SO4.10H2O) a colorless salt used as a cathartic |
| GLA | herbs of Europe and North Africa and Asia: horned poppy |
| GLA | yellow-flowered Eurasian glaucous herb naturalized in along sandy shores in eastern North America |
| GLA | increased pressure in the eyeball due to obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor |