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G
The organ connected to the liver which stores bile.
gastrointestinal
(gas-tro-in-test-eye-null)
Relating to or affecting the stomach, gut or bowel.
gastroscopy
(gas-tros-cup-pee)
Examination of the stomach using a fibre optic device.
gene
A DNA sequence which determines the structure of a protein.
genotype
(jean-o-type)
The genetic make-up of an organism.
giardiasis
(jee-ar-dee-ay-siss)
An illness caused by the gut parasite Giardia lamblia.
globulins
(glob-you-lins)
Proteins found in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.
glucose
(gloo-koze)
A form of sugar found in the bloodstream. All sugars and starches are converted into glucose before they are absorbed.
glutathione
(glue-ta-thee-own)
A natural chemical used by the body to work against oxidative stress.
granulocytes
(gran-you-low-sites)
See neutrophil.
granulocytopenia
(gran-you-low-sigh-toe-pee-nee-uh)
A shortage of neutrophils.
gynaecology
(guy-nu-kol-o-gee)
Study of medical conditions specific to women's reproductive organs.
glycogen
Glucose stored in cells, predominantly found in the liver.