Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is the secretion of breast milk in men, or in women who are not breastfeeding an infant. Lactation, or the production of breast milk, is a normal condition occurring in women after delivery of a baby. Many women who have had children ... [... more]
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Galactosemia
Galactosemia is an inherited disease in which the transformation of galactose to glucose is blocked, allowing galactose to increase to toxic levels in the body. If galactosemia is untreated, high levels of galactose cause vomiting, diarrhea, ... [... more]
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Gallbladder cancer
Cancer of the gallbladder is cancer of the pear-shaped organ that lies on the undersurface of the liver. Bile from the liver is funneled into the gallbladder by way of the cystic duct. Between meals, the gallbladder stores a large amount of bile. ... [... more]
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Gallbladder nuclear medicine scan
A nuclear medicine scan of the gallbladder is used to produce a set of images that look like x rays. The procedure uses a small amount of radioactive dye which is injected into the body. The dye accumulates in the organ, in this case, the ... [... more]
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Gallbladder x rays
This is an x-ray exam of the gallbladder (GB), a sac-like organ that stores bile that is located under the liver. The study involves taking tablets containing dye (contrast) which outline any abnormalities when x rays are taken the following day. ... [... more]
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Gallium scan of the body
A gallium scan of the body is a nuclear medicine test that is conducted using a camera that detects gallium, a form of radionuclide, or radioactive chemical substance. Most gallium scans are ordered to detect cancerous tumors, infections, or ... [... more]
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Gallstone removal
Also known as cholelithotomy, gallstone removal is the medical procedure that rids the gallbladder of calculus buildup. The gallbladder is not a vital organ. Its function is to store bile, concentrate it, and release it during digestion. Bile is ... [... more]
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Gallstones
A gallstone is a solid crystal deposit that forms in the gallbladder, which is a pear-shaped organ that stores bile salts until they are needed to help digest fatty foods. Gallstones can migrate to other parts of the digestive tract and cause ... [... more]
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Gammaglobulin
Gammaglobulin is a type of protein found in the blood. When gammaglobulins are extracted from the blood of many people and combined, they can be used to prevent or treat infections. This medicine is used to treat or prevent diseases that occur ... [... more]
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Ganglion
A ganglion is a small, usually hard bump above a tendon or in the capsule that encloses a joint. A ganglion is also called a synovial hernia or synovial cyst. A ganglion is a non-cancerous cyst filled with a thick, jelly-like fluid. Ganglions can ... [... more]
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Gram stain
Gangrene is the term used to describe the decay or death of an organ or tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. It is a complication resulting from infectious or inflammatory processes, injury, or degenerative changes associated with chronic ... [... more]
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Decompression
Gas embolism, also called air embolism, is the presence of gas bubbles in the bloodstream that obstruct circulation. Gas embolism may occur with decompression from increased pressure; it typically occurs in ascending divers who have been ... [... more]
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