| gadodiamide | GdDTPA-BMA, diethylenetriaminepentaacetatobis(methylamide)gadolinium (III);a nonionic structural analog of gadolinium DPTA; used as a paramagnetic contrast medium in magnetic resonance imaging. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| gadoid | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the family of fishes (Gadidae) which includes the cod, haddock, and hake. One of the Gadidae. Alternative forms: gadid. Origin: NL. Gadus cod: cf. F. Gadoide gadoid, Gr. A sort of fish, F. Gade. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gadoleic acid | An unsaturated fatty acid from cod liver oil and other sources. Synonym: 9-eicosenoic acid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gadolinia | <chemistry> A rare earth, regarded by some as an oxide of the supposed element gadolinium, by others as only a mixture of the oxides of yttrium, erbium, ytterbium, etc. Origin: NL. See Gadolinite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gadolinic | <chemistry> Pertaining to or containing gadolinium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gadolinite | <chemical> A mineral of a nearly black colour and vitreous luster, and consisting principally of the silicates of yttrium, cerium, and iron. Origin: Named after Gadolin, a Russian chemist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gadolinium | <chemistry> A supposed rare metallic element, with a characteristic spectrum, found associated with yttrium and other rare metals. Its individuality and properties have not yet been determined. Origin: NL. See Gadolinite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gadolinium dtpa | <chemical> A complex of gadolinium with a chelating agent (diethylenetriamine penta-acetic acid (dtpa)) that is given to enhance the image in cranial and spinal mris. Pharmacological action: contrast media. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gadopentetate | (NMG)2[GdDTPA], dimeglumine diethylenetriaminepentaacetatogadolinate (III);the methylglucamine salt of dianionic gadolinium DPTA, an acyclic chelate; used as a paramagnetic contrast medium in magnetic resonance imaging. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gadoteridol | GdHP-DO3A;a gadolinium (III) chelate of 10-(2-hydroxypropyl)-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-1,4,7-triacetic acid; a nonionic macrocyclic analog of gadolinium DOTA; used as a paramagnetic contrast medium in magnetic resonance imaging. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gaduin | <chemistry> A yellow or brown amorphous substance, of indifferent nature, found in cod-liver oil. Origin: NL. Gadus codfish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gadwall | <zoology> A large duck (Anas strepera), valued as a game bird, found in the northern parts of Europe and America. Synonym: gray duck. Alternative forms: gaddwell. Origin: Gad to walk about + well. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gael | <ethnology> A Celt or the Celts of the Scotch Highlands or of Ireland; now especially, a Scotch Highlander of Celtic origin. See: Gaelic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gaelic | <ethnology> Of or pertaining to the Gael, especially. To the Celtic Highlanders of Scotland; as, the Gaelic language. Origin: Gael. Gaidhealach, Gaelach, from Gaidheal, Gael, a Scotch Highlander. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Gaenslen's sign | <clinical sign> Pain on hyperextension of the hip with pelvis fixed by flexion of opposite hip; causes a torsion stress at the sacroiliac and lumbosacral joints. (05 Mar 2000) |