Clinical Definition A persons gait is a series of rhythmical alternating movements of the trunk and limbs, which result in the forward progression of the center of gravity. In Our Own Words The way in which a person walks or runs, including the speed, stride length, posture and foot movements, is referred to as his…
Gallstones
Clinical Definition A gallstone is a crystal deposit that forms in the gallbladder or bile ducts. Gallstones vary in chemical structure and form due to imbalances in the substances that makeup bile. For example, decreased amounts of bile salts, excess cholesterol or bilirubin may lead to gallstone formation. In Our Own Words The gallbladder is…
Gangrene
Clinical Definition Gangrene is the death of tissue in part of the body because it has lost its blood supply as the result of injury, infection or other causes. Gas gangrene, a severe form that can progress rapidly and become lethal, is caused by the bacterium Clostridium perfringens and is more likely to affect those with underlying…
Gastric bypass
Clinical Definition Gastric bypass is a surgical intervention for obese patients or for patients with combination of a higher BMI and an obesity-related health problem such as uncontrollable type 2 diabetes. Of the many procedures, the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is the most common. The surgeon creates a small pouch by dividing the upper end of…
Gastritis
Clinical Definition Inflammation of the stomach mucosa, possibly in association with dyspepsia. Gastritis is sometimes used as a description (whether there is inflammation or not) of the lining of the stomach based on visualization during endoscopy. In Our Own Words Gastritis is an inflammation of the innermost layer of the stomach that can, in some…
Gastroenterology
Clinical Definition Gastroenterology is study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, colon, rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. The science of gastroenterology involves a detailed understanding of the normal actions of the gastrointestinal organs, including movement of material through organs, digestion, waste removal and organ function. In Our Own Words Gastroenterology…