A hormone made in the laboratory that has the same effect as the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) produced naturally by the body. … [Read more...]
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gonioscopy
A procedure in which a gonioscope (special lens) is used to look at the front part of the eye between the cornea (the clear layer) and the iris (the colored … [Read more...]
Gonzalez regimen
An alternative therapy that is being studied as a treatment for pancreatic cancer. It includes a special diet, nutritional supplements, pancreatic enzymes, and … [Read more...]
Good Clinical Practice
An international set of guidelines that helps make sure that the results of a clinical trial are reliable and that the patients are protected. Good Clinical … [Read more...]
Gorlin syndrome
A genetic condition that causes unusual facial features and disorders of the skin, bones, nervous system, eyes, and endocrine glands. People with this syndrome … [Read more...]
goserelin
A synthetic decapeptide analog of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) with antineoplastic activity. Goserelin binds to and activates pituitary … [Read more...]
gossypol
An orally-active polyphenolic aldehyde with potential antineoplastic activity. Derived primarily from unrefined cottonseed oil, gossypol induces cell cycle … [Read more...]
gossypol acetic acid
A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It is a form of a chemical taken from the seed of the cotton plant (Gossypium). It blocks … [Read more...]
gout
A condition marked by increased levels of uric acid in the blood, joints, and tissue. The buildup of uric acid in the joints and tissues causes arthritis and … [Read more...]
gp100
A tumor-specific antigen used in the development of cancer vaccines. Also called glycoprotein 100. … [Read more...]