| glucagonoma |
(GLOO-kuh-guh-NO-ma) A rare pancreatic tumor that produces a hormone called glucagon. Glucagonomas can produce symptoms similar to diabetes.
Ãâó: www.seniormag.com/conditions/cancer/cancerglossary...
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| glutamate |
An amino acid that is a primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This chemical agent plays an essential role in initiating and transmitting nerve impulses, crossing synapses to stimulate postsynaptic neurons.
Ãâó: www.dbs-stn.org/glossary1.asp
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| gluteal |
relating to the buttocks.
Ãâó: www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b39/b39glos.html
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| gluten |
A protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. Patients with an allergy to gluten often experience diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating and gas. Malabsorption may also occur in these individuals. The disease is also called gluten enteropathy or celiac sprue.
Ãâó: www.gastromd.com/definitionsg.html
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| glucagon |
GLU-ka-gon A pancreatic hormone that breaks down glycogen into glucose, raising blood sugar levels. 664, 672
Ãâó: www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/life/glossaryg.mhtml
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