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Gangrene: death of body tissue
usually caused by lack of blood supply.
Generic Drug:A drug whose patent
has expired thus enabling it to be manufactured by any company.
Phentermine is an example of a Generic Drug.
Gestational:
referring to the period of pregnancy from conception to birth.
Glomerulus: a tiny tuft of
blood vessels that is part of the functional unit of the kidney.
Glucose: a simple sugar found
in the blood. It is the body's main source of energy; also
known as dextrose
Glucose Tolerance:
Test a diagnostic test for diabetes involving a drink of glucose
(after an overnight fast) followed by a series of blood glucose
estimations over 2 hours
Glucagon: a hormone produced
in the pancreas that increases blood glucose.
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Glucagon: a
hormone produced in the pancreas that increases blood glucose.
Glycogen:The
principle storage form of carbohydrate energy (glucose) which
is reserved in muscles and in the liver. Muscles appear fuller
when glycogen levels are high.
Glycated Haemoglobin:
haemoglobin with glucose and other sugars chemically bound
to it - also referred to as glycosylated haemoglobin. Haemoglobin
A1c is a specific component of glycated haemoglobin.
Glycosuria:
the presence of glucose in the urine.
Gram:A metric
unit for weight and mass present on food labels. One gram
(1g) is one thousandth of one kilogram (1kg).
Green Tea Weight
Loss: Green Tea, the common name for Carmellia Sinensis
is an herb that has been used for weight loss because of its
thermogenic attributes.
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