| Goldman-Fox knives | A set of knives used in periodontal surgery. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz equation | An equation derived to predict membrane potentials in terms of the membrane's permeability to ions and their concentrations on either side. Synonym: constant field equation, Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz equation, GHK equation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Goldmann perimeter | A projection perimeter that adds further precision by controlling the surrounding illumination. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Goldmann's applanation tonometer | An applanation tonometer that flattens only 3 sq mm of cornea, used with a slitlamp. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Goldmann, Hans | <person> Swiss ophthalmologist, *1899. See: Goldmann perimeter, Goldmann's applanation tonometer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| goldney | <zoology> See Gilthead. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Goldscheider's test | Determination of the temperature sense by touching the skin with a sharp-pointed metallic rod, heated to varying degrees. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Goldscheider, J | <person> German neurologist, 1858-1935. See: Goldscheider's test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| goldseed | <botany> Dog's-tail grass. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| goldsinny | <zoology> See Goldfinny. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| goldsmith | 1. An artisan who manufactures vessels and ornaments, etc, of gold. 2. A banker. The goldsmiths of London formerly received money on deposit because they were prepared to keep it safely. <zoology> Goldsmith beetle, a large, bright yellow, American beetle (Cotalpa lanigera), of the family Scarabaeidae Origin: AS. Goldsmi. See Gold, and Smith. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Goldstein's toe sign | <clinical sign> Increased space between the great toe and its neighbor, seen in mongolism and occasionally in cretinism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Goldstein, Hyman | <person> U.S. Physician, 1887-1954. See: Goldstein's toe sign. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Goldthwait's sign | <clinical sign> In sprain of sacroiliac ligaments, flexion of hip with extended knee elicits pain in sacroiliac region; not now considered specific. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Goldthwait, Joel | <person> U.S. Surgeon, 1866-1961. See: Goldthwait's sign. (05 Mar 2000) |