Glossary
Health Meditations
Health Information for Body, Mind and Spirit
Health Information for Body, Mind and Spirit
- A Holistic Approach to Health
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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gastrointestinal — a term that refers to the stomach and the intestines or bowels.
genitals — sex organs, including the penis and testicles in men and the vagina and vulva in
women.
gastroesophageal reflux (GER) — also called acid reflux, a condition where the contents of the
stomach regurgitates (or backs up) into the esophagus (food pipe), causing discomfort.
glandular tissue — body tissue that produces and releases one or more substances for use in
the body. Some glands produce fluids that affect tissues or organs. Others produce hormones
or participate in blood production. In the breast, glandular tissue is involved in the production of
milk.
goiter — enlargement of the thyroid gland that is not associated with inflammation or cancer.
gonorrhea — a sexually transmitted disease that often has no symptoms. However, some
women have pain or burning when urinating; yellowish and sometimes bloody vaginal
discharge; bleeding between menstrual periods; heavy bleeding with periods; or pain when
having sex. Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems like pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID).
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gastrointestinal — a term that refers to the stomach and the intestines or bowels.
genitals — sex organs, including the penis and testicles in men and the vagina and vulva in
women.
gastroesophageal reflux (GER) — also called acid reflux, a condition where the contents of the
stomach regurgitates (or backs up) into the esophagus (food pipe), causing discomfort.
glandular tissue — body tissue that produces and releases one or more substances for use in
the body. Some glands produce fluids that affect tissues or organs. Others produce hormones
or participate in blood production. In the breast, glandular tissue is involved in the production of
milk.
goiter — enlargement of the thyroid gland that is not associated with inflammation or cancer.
gonorrhea — a sexually transmitted disease that often has no symptoms. However, some
women have pain or burning when urinating; yellowish and sometimes bloody vaginal
discharge; bleeding between menstrual periods; heavy bleeding with periods; or pain when
having sex. Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems like pelvic
inflammatory disease (PID).
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