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| Term | Definition |
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| gadolinium dye |
a special type of dye used to make the blood stand out on an MR angiogram test; gadolinium dye is less likely to cause an allergic reaction or kidney damage than the iodine dye used in a CT angiogram or contrast angiogram |
| Gastrointestinal |
Relating to the digestive system. |
| Gestational diabetes |
A form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. |
| Glucagon |
A hormone important in the break down of carbohydrates. An injectable form may be used to treat low blood sugar. |
| Glucose |
Blood sugar manufactured from carbohydrates, protein, and fat. |
| Glycemic index |
A ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to how quickly they raise blood sugar levels after eating. |
| Glycemic load |
A food's glycemic index multiplied by the number of grams of carbohydrates in a serving. See: glycemic index. |
| Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors |
See Super aspirin. |
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