Home Glossary of Terms

Glossary of terms used on this site

There are 201 entries in this glossary.
Search for glossary terms (regular expression allowed)
Begins with Contains Exact term Sounds like Tick to search all glossaries
All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W  
Term Definition
Galactorrhea

Discharge of milk from the breasts.

Gamma Knive

Equipment that delivers a precise concentrated dose of radiation to a predetermined target using gamma rays.

Generalized Seizures

Seizures involving widespread a reason both sides of the brain at the time of onset. The generalized nature of these seizures accounts for their dramatic manifestations, which include loss of consciousness or awareness and convulsions. About 39% epileptics suffer primarily from generalized seizures.

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Most widely used system of classifying the severity of head injuries or other neurologic diseases.

Glia

The major support cells of the brain, involved in the nutrition and maintenance of nerve cells.

Glossary 2.7 uses technologies including PHP and SQL