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G (gram)
Symbol for gram, a unit of measurement of weight and mass in the metric system. In weight, a gram is equal to a thousandth of a kilogram. In mass, a gram is equal to a thousandth of a liter (one cubic centimeter) of water at 4 degrees…
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- Sphingomyelinase deficiency Also called Niemann-Pick disease, this is a disorder of the metabolism of a lipid (fat) called sphingomyelin…
- Fibrosis, premacular See: Macular pucker
- Herpes A family of viruses. Herpes also refers to infection with one of the human herpesviruses, especially herpes…
- Breast augmentation Breast augmentation: Enlargement of the breasts. Augmentation of the breast typically consists of insertion…
- Syndrome, burning mouth An intense burning sensation on the tongue, often at the tip of the tongue. The burning mouth syndrome tends…
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- Glomeruli The plural of glomerulus
- Artery, ophthalmic The ophthalmic artery supplies blood to the eye and adjacent structures of face. It arises from the internal…