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Gingivitis, VincentÆs

Gingivitis, VincentÆs: This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead tissue from the mouth and throat due to the spread of infection from the gums. Certain germs (including fusiform b
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Gland

Gland: A group of cells that secrete a substance needed by the body.
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Glands, meibomian

Glands, meibomian: Little glands in the eyelids that make a lubricant which they discharge through their tiny openings in the edges of the lids. The lubricant is a fatty substance called sebum characteristic of sebaceous glands. The meibomian glands can
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Glands, palpebral

Glands, palpebral: Little glands in the eyelids (the palpebrae) that make a lubricant which they discharge through their tiny openings in the edges of the lids. The lubricant is a fatty substance called sebum characteristic of sebaceous glands. Also kno
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Glands, tarsal

Glands, tarsal: Little glands in the tarsus (part of the framework) of the eyelids that make a lubricant which they discharge through their tiny openings in the edges of the lids. The lubricant is a fatty substance called sebum characteristic of sebaceou
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Glandular fever

Glandular fever: Glandular fever is infectious mononucleosis. &Mono& and &kissing disease& are popular terms for this very common illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). By the time most people reach adulthood, an antibody a
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Glans and foreskin, inflammation of the

PS Glans and foreskin, inflammation of the: In the uncircumcised male, balanitis (inflammation of the glans, the rounded head of the penis) and posthitis (inflammation of the foreskin) usually occur together as balanoposthitis: inflammation of both the gl
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Glans penis, inflammation of the

Glans penis, inflammation of the: Inflammation of the rounded head (the glans) of the penis is called balanitis. In the uncircumcised male, balanitis and posthitis (inflammation of the foreskin) usually occur together as balanoposthitis: inflammation of
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Glaucoma

Glaucoma: An eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises. Untreated, it leads to vision loss or even blindness. There are several types, including open-angle glaucoma (the common adult-onset) and acute angle-closure glaucoma. The co
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Glaucoma detection

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 pup
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Glaucoma treatment (laser)

Glaucoma treatment (laser): 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
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Glaucoma treatment (medical)

Glaucoma treatment (medical): 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
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Glaucoma treatment (surgery)

Glaucoma treatment (surgery): 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.
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Glaucoma, acute angle-closure

Glaucoma, acute angle-closure: Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye. The block takes place at the angle of the anterior chamber form
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Glaucoma, angle-closure

Glaucoma, angle-closure: Increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) of the eye due to sudden (acute) or slowly progressive (chronic) blockage of the normal circulation of fluid within the eye. The block takes place at the angle of
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Glaucoma, risk factors

Glaucoma, risk factors: if you belong to a high-risk group for glaucoma, have your eyes examined through dilated pupils every 2 years by an eye care professional. High-risk groups include everyone with a family history of glaucoma, everyone over the ag
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Glaucoma, symptoms of

Glaucoma, symptoms of: At first, there are no symptoms. Vision stays normal, and there is no pain. However, as the disease progress, a person with glaucoma may notice the side vision gradually failing. That is, objects in front may still be seen clearl
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Glioblastoma multiforme

Glioblastoma multiforme: A type of brain tumor.
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Glioma

Glioma: A name for brain tumors that begin in the glial cells, or supportive cells, in the brain. &Glia& is the Greek word for glue.
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Glossitis

Glossitis: Inflammation of the tongue.
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