| glomus choroideum | A marked enlargement of the choroid plexus of the lateral ventricle at the junction of the central part with the inferior horn. Synonym: glomus choroideum, choroid skein. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| glomus coccygeum | An arteriovenous (arteriolovenular) anastomosis supplied by the middle sacral artery and located on the pelvic surface of the coccyx. It was formerly called a gland (of Luschka) or a glomus and included with the paraganglia. Synonym: corpus coccygeum, arteriococcygeal gland, coccygeal gland, glomus coccygeum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glomus intravagale | A minute collection of chemoreceptor cells on the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. A tumour of this glomus may cause deafness and tinnitus. Synonym: glomus intravagale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glomus jugulare | <radiology> Most common tumour in jugular fossa with intracranial extension, origin: adventitia of jugular bulb, location: dome of jugular bulb, symptoms: tinnitus, hearing loss, findings: destruction of posterioinferior petrous pyramid and corticojugular spine, soft tissue mass in jugular bulb region, hypotympanicum, middle ear, destruction of ossicles (usually incus), otic capsule, posteromedial surface of petrous bone, MRI: salt and pepper appearance (multiple tumour vessels), angio: hypervascular mass; invasion/obstruction of the jugular bulb by thrombus/tumour; AV shunting, malignant transformation with metastasis to regional nodes (2-4%) see: paraganglioma (glomus tumour) (12 Dec 1998) |
| glomus jugulare tumour | A paraganglioma involving the glomus jugulare, a microscopic collection of chemoreceptor tissue in the adventitia of the bulb of the jugular vein. It may cause paralysis of the vocal cords, attacks of dizziness, blackouts, and nystagmus. It is not resectable but radiation therapy is effective. It regresses slowly, but permanent control is regularly achieved. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glomus pulmonale | A structure similar to the carotid body, found in relation to the pulmonary artery. Synonym: glomus pulmonale. (05 Mar 2000) |
| glomus tumour | A blue-red, extremely painful paraganglioma involving a glomeriform arteriovenous anastomosis (glomus body), which may be found anywhere in the skin, most often in the distal portion of the fingers and toes, especially beneath the nail. They may also occur in the stomach and nasal cavity. It is composed of specialised pericytes (sometimes termed glomus cells), usually in single encapsulated nodular masses which may be several millimeters in diameter. When located in the usual subungual site, the abundant innervation makes the tumour exquisitely painful; when located elsewhere, the glomus tumour is painless. (12 Dec 1998) |
| glomus tympanicum | <radiology> Paraganglioma of middle ear, most common neoplasm of middle ear, arises from tympanic branch of glossopharyngeal nerve, arterial supply: ascending pharyngeal artery, (arises at bifurcation: do CCA injection), glomus JUGULARE is most common tumour of temporal bone (12 Dec 1998) |
| glonoin | <chemistry> A liquid appearing like a heavy oil, colourless or yellowish, and consisting of a mixture of several glycerin salts of nitric acid, and hence more properly called glycerin nitrate. It is made by the action of nitric acid on glycerin in the presence of sulphuric acid. It is extremely unstable and terribly explosive. A very dilute solution is used in medicine as a neurotic under the name of glonion. A great number of explosive compounds have been produced by mixing nitroglycerin with different substances; as, dynamite, or giant powder, nitroglycerin mixed with siliceous earth; lithofracteur, nitroglycerin with gunpowder, or with sawdust and nitrate of sodium or barium; Colonia powder, gunpowder with nitroglycerin; dualin, nitroglycerin with sawdust, or with sawdust and nitrate of potassium and some other substances; lignose, wood fibre and nitroglycerin. Pharmacologic action: Relaxes smooth muscle - dilates veins, dilates coronary arteries, reduces left ventricular filling pressure, lowers systemic vascular resistance, decreases myocardial oxygen demand. Uses: Treat angina pectoris. Dose: One tablet (0.3 to 0.4 mg) sublingual, may repeat twice at 5 minute intervals Intravenous infusion: 0.5 - 2 mcg/kg per min. Potential complications: May cause hypotension, especially if hypovolemic; headache is common. Alternative forms: nitroglycerine. Origin: Nitro- + glycerinn. (17 Mar 2000) |
| glonoine | 1. Same as Nitroglycerin; called also oil of glonoin. 2. <medicine> A dilute solution of nitroglycerin used as a neurotic. Origin: Glycerin + oxygen + nitrogen + -in, -ine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gloomy | 1. Imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded; as, the cavern was gloomy. "Though hid in gloomiest shade." 2. Affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy; dejected; as, a gloomy temper or countenance. Synonym: Dark, dim, dusky, dismal, cloudy, moody, sullen, morose, melancholy, sad, downcast, depressed, dejected, disheartened. Origin: Gloomier; Gloomiest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gloria | A doxology (beginning Gloria Patri, Glory be to the Father), sung or said at the end of the Psalms in the service of the Roman Catholic and other churches. A portion of the Mass (Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Glory be to God on high), and also of the communion service in some churches. In the Episcopal Church the version in English is used. The musical setting of a gloria. Origin: L, glory. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glorify | 1. To make glorious by bestowing glory upon; to confer honor and distinction upon; to elevate to power or happiness, or to celestial glory. "Jesus was not yet glorified." (John vii. 39) 2. To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to asknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore. "That we for thee may glorify the Lord." (Shak) Origin: F. Glorifier, L. Glorificare; gloria glory + -ficare (in comp) to make. See -fy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| gloriosa | <botany> A genus of climbing plants with very showy lilylike blossoms, natives of India. Origin: Nl, fr. L. Gloriosus. See Glorious. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| glorious | 1. Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds. "These are thy glorious works, Parent of good !" (Milton) 2. Eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious. "Most miserable Is the desire that's glorious." (Shak) 3. Ecstatic; hilarious; elated with drink. "kings may be blest, but Tam was glorious, O'er all the ills of life victorious." (Burns) "During his office treason was no crime, The sons of Belial had a glorious time." (Dryden) Synonym: Eniment, noble, excellent, renowned, illustrious, celebrated, magnificent, grand, splendid. Glo"riously, Glo"riousness, "Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously." (Ex. Xv. 21) "I speak it not gloriously, nor out of affectation." (B. Jonson) Origin: OF. Glorios, glorious, F. Glorieux, fr. L. Gloriosus. See Glory. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| global |
involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope; "global war"; "global monetary policy"; "neither national nor continental but planetary"; "a world crisis"; "of worldwide significance" ball-shaped: having the shape of a sphere or ball; "a spherical object"; "nearly orbicular in shape"; "little globular houses like mud-wasp nests"- Zane Grey
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| globally |
throughout the world; "this is globally significant"
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| glomerule |
a compacted or sessile cyme
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| gloss- |
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text glossary: an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases; "He annotated on what his teacher had written" provide an interlinear translation of a word or phrase polish: the property of being smooth and shiny semblance: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color" color: gloss or excuse; "color a lie"
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| globulomaxillary cyst |
an inclusion cyst of the maxillary bone, located in the globulomaxillary fissure, usually between the lateral incisor and cuspid teeth, which seldom presents any clinical manifestation.
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| GLO | a state of high honor |
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| GLO | accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing |
| GLO | bestow glory upon |
| GLO | cause to seem more splendid |
| GLO | elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration |
| GLO | praise, glorify, or honor |
| GLO | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint |
| GLO | any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia |
| GLO | any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia |
| GLO | having great beauty and splendor |
| GLO | bringing great happiness and thankfulness |
| GLO | having or deserving or conferring glory |