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gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist

A hormone made in the laboratory that has the same effect as the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) produced naturally by the body. … [Read more...]

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...]