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mondofacto - Online Medical Dictionary
Category: Health and Medicine > Medical Dictionary
Date & country: 26/01/2008, UK
Words: 116197
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gravity perceptionProcess whereby a bodily structure or organism (animal or plant) receives or detects a gravity stimulus. The sensing may be direct or indirect and may or may not initiate a reaction to the stimulus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
gravity, alteredA change in, or manipulation of, gravitational force. This may be a natural or artificial effect. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
Grawitz, Paul<person> German pathologist, 1850-1932. ... See: Grawitz' basophilia, Grawitz' tumour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Grawitz' basophiliaSynonym for basophilia ... 1. Having an affinity for basic dyes. ... 2. <haematology> Condition in which there is an excess of basophils in the blood. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
Grawitz' tumourOld eponym for renal adenocarcinoma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Gray<radiobiology, unit> The new international system unit (SI unit) of absorbed dose of radiation (Gy), 1 Gy = 1 J kg-1 = 100 rad. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
gray cataractA cataract of gray colour, usually seen in senile, mature, or cortical cataract. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray collie syndromeSynonym for cyclic haematopoiesis ... An autosomal recessive, inherited immunodeficiency of gray collie dogs characterised by overwhelming recurrent bacterial infections, bleeding, and coat colour dilution. ... Synonym: gray collie syndrome. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray columnsThe three somewhat ridge-shaped masses of gray matter (anterior, posterior, and lateral columns) that extend longitudinally through the centre of each lateral half of the spinal cord; in transverse sections these columns appear as gray horns and are therefore commonly called ventral or anterior, dorsal or posterior, and lateral horn, respectively.< …
gray degenerationDegeneration of the white substance of the spinal cord, the fibres of which lose their myelin sheaths and become darker in colour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray fibresSynonym for unmyelinated fibres ... A fibre having no myelin covering (CNS); a naked axon; in the PNS represented by all axons lying in troughs in a single Schwann cell (Schwann cell unit); a slow conducting fibre. ... Synonym: gray fibres, nonmedullated fibres, Remak's fibres. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray hepatisationThe second stage of hepatisation in pneumonia, when the exudate is beginning to degenerate prior to breaking down; the colour is a yellowish gray or mottled. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray indurationA condition occurring in lungs during and after pneumonic processes in which there is failure of resolution; there is a conspicuous increase in fibrous connective tissue in the walls of the alveoli, and also within the alveoli (e.g., fibrous organization of exudate); in contrast to brown induration, there is usually not a prominent degree of pigmen …
gray infiltrationA term sometimes used for the relatively rapidly formed, semisolid, gray or gray-white exudate (chiefly necrotic cells and remnants of tissue, and macrophages) resulting from unusually acute, overwhelming, diffuse tuberculous infection in the lung. ... Synonym: gelatinous infiltration. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray layer of superior colliculusTerm applied to any one of the three major layers of gray matter of the superior colliculus that alternate with layers composed chiefly of nerve fibres: 1) the superficial gray layer of superior colliculus, above the largely white layer of the incoming fibres of the optic tract (optic layer); 2) the middle gray layer of superior colliculus, placed …
gray level also gray value<microscopy> The brightness of pixels in a digitised video image, commonly expressed in integers ranging from 0 (black) to 255 (white) for an 8-bit digital signal. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...
gray level histogram<microscopy> In digital image processing, a histogram that depicts the number of pixels at each gray value. The histogram can be used to measure the areas that have given ranges of gray values or to adjust image contrast by histogram stretching or equalisation. ... See: Image histogram. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...
gray matterThe cortex of the brain which contains nerve cell bodies. The gray matter is in contrast to the white matter, the part of the brain that contains myelinated nerve fibres. The gray matter is so named because it in fact appears gray. The white matter is white because that is the colour of myelin, the insulation covering the nerve fibres. In the myste …
gray rami communicantesShort nerves arising from the lateral aspect of the sympathetic trunk conducting nonmyelinated postsynaptic sympathetic nerve fibres from the sympathetic trunk to the initial portions of all 31 pairs of ventral primary rami of spinal nerves for distribution by all parts (including the dorsal primary ramus) of the spinal nerve. The gray rami are the …
gray scale<microscopy> The various shades of gray or luminance values in a video picture. As industrial test standards, gray wedges are used with discrete steps incrementing in brightness by factors of ~ 7. 3 ... (05 Aug 1998) ...
gray substanceSynonym for gray matter ... The cortex of the brain which contains nerve cell bodies. The gray matter is in contrast to the white matter, the part of the brain that contains myelinated nerve fibres. The gray matter is so named because it in fact appears gray. The white matter is white because that is the colour of myelin, the insulation covering the …
gray syndrome<syndrome> Gray baby syndrome, gray appearance of an infant at birth and during the neonatal period which can be caused by transplacental toxic effects of the drug chloramphenicol taken by the mother during late pregnancy; the syndrome may be fatal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray tuberSynonym for tuber cinereum ... Layer of gray matter in the hypothalamus that also forms part of the floor of the third ventricle. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
gray tubercleGreater tubercle of humerus, the larger of the two tubercles next to the head of the humerus; it gives attachment to the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles. ... Synonym: tuberculum majus humeri, greater tuberosity of humerus, tuberculum cinereum. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray wedge<microscopy> An elongated rectangular pattern whose brightness changes from black through shades of gray to white along its length. In calibration wedges, the brightness may vary linearly or logarithmically in discrete steps. ... (05 Aug 1998) ...
gray wingSynonym for vagal trigone ... A prominence in the floor of the inferior fovea of the fourth ventricle that overlies the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus. ... Synonym: trigonum nervi vagi, ala cinerea, ashen wing, gray wing, trigone of vagus nerve, va'gi eminentia. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
gray-scale ultrasonographyThe display of the ultrasound echo amplitude or signal intensity as different shades of gray, improving image quality compared to the obsolete black and white presentation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
grayling1. <zoology> A European fish (Thymallus vulgaris), allied to the trout, but having a very broad dorsal fin; called also umber. It inhabits cold mountain streams, and is valued as a game fish. 'And here and there a lusty trout, And here and there a grayling.' (Tennyson) ... 2. <zoology> An American fish of the genus Thymallus, having simi …
graywacke<geology> A conglomerate or grit rock, consisting of rounded pebbles sand firmly united together. ... This term, derved from the grauwacke of German miners, was formerly applied in geology to different grits and slates of the Silurian series; but it is now seldom used. ... Origin: G. Grauwacke; grau gray + wacke wacke. See Gray, and Wacke, and …
grease1. To smear, anoint, or daub, with grease or fat; to lubricate; as, to grease the wheels of a wagon. ... 2. To bribe; to corrupt with presents. 'The greased advocate that grinds the poor.' (Dryden) ... 3. To cheat or cozen; to overreach. ... 4. (Ear) To affect (a horse) with grease, the disease. To grease in the hand, to corrupt by bribes. ... Origin: …
grease heelInitially, lesions of horsepox occurring in the skin of the flexor surface of the fetlock of the horse, now frequently applied to any weeping, eczematous condition of that area. ... Synonym: scratches. ... Painful heel, a condition in which bearing weight on the heel causes pain of varying severity. ... Synonym: calcaneodynia, calcodynia. ... Prominent …
greaseless creamSynonym for vanishing cream ... An oil-in-water emulsion containing potassium, ammonium, or sodium stearate with water and holding in emulsified form more or less free stearic acid; it also contains a hygroscopic ingredient such as glycerol, and a small amount of a fatty ingredient; it leaves a protective, invisible film of stearic acid on the skin. …
greasy1. Composed of, or characterised by, grease; oily; unctuous; as, a greasy dish. ... 2. Smeared or defiled with grease. 'With greasy aprons, rules, and hammers.' (Shak) ... 3. Like grease or oil; smooth; seemingly unctuous to the touch, as is mineral soapstone. ... 4. Fat of body; bulky. ... 5. Gross; indelicate; indecent. ... 6. <veterinary> Affec …
greasy pig diseaseA generalised exudative epidermitis of young pigs, characterised by high mortality and caused by staphylococcal bacteria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
great adductor muscleSynonym for adductor magnus ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, ischial tuberosity and ischiopubic ramus; insertion, linea aspera and adductor tubercle of femur; action, adducts and extends thigh; nerve supply, obturator and sciatic. ... Synonym: musculus adductor magnus, great adductor muscle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
great alveolar cellsCuboidal cell's connected with the squamous pulmonary alveolar cell's and having in their cytoplasm lamellated bodies (cytosomes) that represent the source of the surfactant that coats the alveoli. ... Synonym: granular pneumonocytes, type II cells. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
great anastomotic arterySynonym for inferior ulnar collateral artery ... <anatomy, artery> Origin, brachial; distribution, arm muscles at back of elbow; anastomoses, anterior and posterior ulnar recurrent, superior ulnar collateral, profunda brachii, and recurrent interosseous, as part of the articular network of the elbow. ... Synonym: arteria collateralis ulnaris in …
great auricular nerve<anatomy, nerve> Arises from the ventral primary rami of the second and third cervical, spinal nerves, supplies the skin of part of the auricle, adjacent portion of the scalp, and that overlying the angle of the jaw; it also innervates the parotid sheath, conveying from it the pain fibres stimulated by stretching of the sheath during parotiti …
great cardiac vein<anatomy, vein> Begins at the apex of the heart (where it anastomoses with the middle cardiac vein), runs first with the anterior interventricular artery as it ascends the anterior interventricular groove, then turns to the left as it approaches or reaches the coronary groove to run with the circumflex branch of the left coronary artery; it m …
great cerebral veinSynonym for great cerebral vein of Galen ... A large, unpaired vein formed by the junction of the two internal cerebral veins in the caudal part of the tela choroidea of the third ventricle; it passes caudally between the splenium of the corpus callosum and the pineal gland, curving dorsally to merge with the inferior sagittal sinus to form the stra …
great cerebral vein of GalenA large, unpaired vein formed by the junction of the two internal cerebral veins in the caudal part of the tela choroidea of the third ventricle; it passes caudally between the splenium of the corpus callosum and the pineal gland, curving dorsally to merge with the inferior sagittal sinus to form the straight sinus. ... Synonym: vena cerebri magna, …
great foramenSynonym for foramen magnum ... <anatomy> The large hole at the base of the skull which allows passage of the spinal cord. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
great horizontal fissureSynonym for horizontal fissure of cerebellum ... Horizontal fissure that divides the ansiform lobule into its major parts, crus I (superior semilunar lobule) and crus II (inferior semilunar lobule). ... Synonym: fissura horizontalis cerebelli, great horizontal fissure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
great lakes regionThe geographic area of the great lakes in general and when the specific state or states are not indicated. It usually includes illinois, indiana, michigan, minnesota, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, and wisconsin. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
great longitudinal fissureSynonym for longitudinal fissure of cerebrum ... The deep cleft separating the two hemispheres of the cerebrum. ... Synonym: fissura longitudinalis cerebri, great longitudinal fissure. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
great pancreatic artery<anatomy, artery> Origin, splenic; distribution, tail of pancreas; anastomoses, inferior pancreatic artery and arteries of pancreatic tail. ... Synonym: arteria pancreatica magna. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
great plagueThe Great Plague that swept London in 1665 was probably not really the plague but rather typhus. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
great radicular arterySynonym for arteria radicularis magna ... Largest of the medullary arteries which supply the spinal cord by anastomosing with the anterior (longitudinal) spinal artery; it arises from a lower intercostal or upper lumbar artery (on the left side about 65% of the time) supplying most of the blood to the lower two-thirds of the anterior spinal artery.< …
great saphenous vein<anatomy, vein> Formed by the union of the dorsal vein of the great toe and the dorsal venous arch of the foot, ascends in front of the medial malleolus, behind the medial condyle of the femur, and traverses the saphenois hiatus in the fascia lata to empty into the femoral vein in the upper part of the femoral triangle. ... Synonym: vena saphe …
great sciatic nerveSynonym for sciatic nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> A nerve which originates in the lumbar and sacral spinal cord (l4 to s3) and supplies motor and sensory innervation to the lower extremity. The sciatic nerve, which is the main continuation of the sacral plexus, is the largest nerve in the body. It has two major branches, the tibial nerve and the …
great superior pancreatic arterySynonym for dorsal pancreatic artery ... <anatomy, artery> Origin, splenic; distribution, head and body of pancreas; anastomoses, superior pancreaticoduodenal. ... Synonym: arteria pancreatica dorsalis, great superior pancreatic artery. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
great vein of GalenSynonym for great cerebral vein of Galen ... A large, unpaired vein formed by the junction of the two internal cerebral veins in the caudal part of the tela choroidea of the third ventricle; it passes caudally between the splenium of the corpus callosum and the pineal gland, curving dorsally to merge with the inferior sagittal sinus to form the stra …
great vessels<radiology> 5 vessels above aortic arch R BCV L BCV right and left brachiocephalic VEINS L CCA left common carotid artery R BCA L SCA right brachiocephalic artery left subclavian artery ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
great-toe reflexSynonym for Babinski's sign ... <clinical sign> Extension of the great toe and abduction of the other toes instead of the normal flexion reflex to plantar stimulation, considered indicative of pyramidal tract involvement ('positive' Babinski). ... Synonym: Babinski reflex, Babinski's phenomenon, great-toe reflex, paradoxical extensor reflex, to …
greater alar cartilageOne of a pair of cartilages that form the tip of the nose. It consists of a medial crus that extends into the nasal septum with its fellow of the opposite side, and a lateral crus that forms the anterior part of the wing of the nose. ... Synonym: cartilago alaris major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater arterial circle of irisAn arterial circle at the ciliary border of the iris. ... Synonym: circulus arteriosus iridis major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater circulationSynonym for systemic circulation ... The circulation of blood through the arteries, capillaries, and veins of the general system, from the left ventricle to the right atrium. ... Synonym: greater circulation. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater cul-de-sacSynonym for fundus of stomach ... The portion of the stomach that lies above the cardiac notch. ... Synonym: fundus gastricus, fundus ventriculi, greater cul-de-sac. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater curvature of stomachThe border of the stomach to which the greater omentum is attached. ... Synonym: curvatura ventriculi major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater horn of hyoid boneThe larger and more lateral of the two processes on either side of the hyoid bone. ... Synonym: cornu majus ossis hyoidei. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater multangular boneSynonym for trapezium ... Origin: NL, fr. Gr. A little table, an irregular four-sided figure, dim. Of a table, for; (see Tetra-) + foot, akin to foot; hence, originally, a table with four feet. See Foot. ... 1. <geometry> A plane figure bounded by four right lines, of which no two are parallel. ... 2. <anatomy> A bone of the carpus at the …
greater occipital nerve<anatomy, nerve> Medial branch of the dorsal primary ramus of the second cervical nerve; sends branches to the semispinalis capitis and multifidus cervicis, but is mainly cutaneous, supplying the back part of the scalp. ... Synonym: nervus occipitalis major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater omentumA peritoneal fold passing from the greater curvature of the stomach to the transverse colon, hanging like an apron in front of the intestines. ... Synonym: omentum majus, caul, cowl, epiploon, gastrocolic omentum, pileus, velum. ... Lesser omentum, a peritoneal fold passing from the margins of the porta hepatis and the bottom of the fissure of the du …
greater palatine artery<anatomy, artery> Anterior branch of descending palatine artery, supplying the gums and mucous membrane of the hard palate. ... Synonym: arteria palatina major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater palatine canalThe canalis formed between the maxilla and palatine bones; it transmits the descending palatine artery and the greater palatine nerve. ... Synonym: canalis palatinus major, pterygopalatine canal. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater palatine foramenAn opening in the posterolateral corner of the hard palate opposite the last molar tooth, marking the lower end of the pterygopalatine canal. ... Synonym: foramen palatinum majus, anterior palatine foramen. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater palatine grooveA groove on both the body of the maxilla and the perpendicular plate of the palatine bone; when the bones are articulated the grooves form the greater palatine canal. ... Synonym: sulcus palatinus major, pterygopalatine groove, sulcus for greater palatine nerve, sulcus pterygopalatinus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater palatine nerve<anatomy, nerve> A branch of the pterygopalatine ganglion that passes downward through the greater palatine canal to supply the mucosa and glands of the hard palate, and the anterior part of the soft palate. ... Synonym: nervus palatinus major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater pectoral muscleSynonym for pectoralis major ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, clavicular part (pars clavicularis), medial half of clavicle; sternocostal part (pars sternocostalis), anterior surface of manubrium and body of sternum and cartilages of first to sixth ribs; abdominal part (pars abdominalis), aponeurosis of external oblique; insertion, crest of greate …
greater pelvisThe expanded portion of the pelvis above the brim. ... Synonym: pelvis major, false pelvis, large pelvis, pelvis spuria. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater peritoneal cavitySynonym for peritoneal cavity ... The space enclosed by the peritoneum. It is divided into two portions, the greater sac and the lesser sac or omental bursa, which lies behind the stomach. The two sacs are connected by the foramen of winslow, or epiploic foramen. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
greater petrosal nerveSynonym for greater superficial petrosal nerve ... <anatomy, nerve> The parasympathetic root of the pterygopalatine ganglion; a branch from the genu of the facial nerve exiting via the hiatus of the facial canal and running in a groove on the anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone beside the foramen lacerum to join the deep …
greater psoas muscleSynonym for psoas major ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, bodies of vertebrae and intervertebral disks from the twelfth thoracic to the fifth lumbar, and transverse processes of the lumbar vertebrae; insertion, forms a common insertion with iliacus muscle into lesser trochanter of femur; action, flexes hip joint; nerve supply, lumbar plexus (ventr …
greater rhomboid muscleSynonym for rhomboideus major ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, spinous processes and corresponding supraspinous ligaments of first four thoracic vertebrae; insertion, medial border of scapula below spine; action, draws scapula toward vertebral column; nerve supply, dorsal of scapula nerve. ... Synonym: musculus rhomboideus major, greater rhomboid …
greater ring of irisThe outer, broader of the two zones of the iris. ... Synonym: annulus iridis major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater sciatic notchThe deep indentation in the posterior border of the hip bone at the point of union of the ilium and ischium. ... Synonym: incisura ischiadica major, iliosciatic notch, sacrosciatic notch. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater splanchnic nerve<anatomy, nerve> Uppermost of the abdominopelvic splanchnic which arises from the fifth or sixth to the ninth or tenth thoracic sympathetic ganglia in the thorax and passes downward along the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae, penetrating the diaphragm to join the coeliac plexus; conveys presynaptic sympathetic fibres to the coeliac ganglia, a …
greater superficial petrosal nerve<anatomy, nerve> The parasympathetic root of the pterygopalatine ganglion; a branch from the genu of the facial nerve exiting via the hiatus of the facial canal and running in a groove on the anterior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone beside the foramen lacerum to join the deep petrosal nerve, thus forming the nerve of the pter …
greater supraclavicular fossaSynonym for supraclavicular triangle ... The triangle bounded by the clavicle, the omohyoid muscle, and the sternocleidomastoid muscle; it contains the subclavian artery and vein. ... Synonym: fossa supraclavicularis major, trigonum omoclaviculare, greater supraclavicular fossa, omoclavicular triangle, subclavian triangle. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater trochanterA strong process at the proximal and lateral part of the shaft of the femur, overhanging the root of the neck; it gives attachment to the gluteus medius and minimus, piriformis, obturator internus and externus, and gemelli muscles. ... Synonym: trochanter major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater tuberosity of humerusgreater tubercle of humerus ...
greater tympanic spineThe anterior edge of the tympanic notch (of Rivinus). ... Synonym: spina tympanica major. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greater vestibular glandOne of two mucoid-secreting tubuloalveolar glands on either side of the lower part of the vagina, the equivalent of the bulbourethral glands in the male; ensheathed with vestibular bulbs by ischiocavernosus muscles. Thus erection and muscle contraction cause secretion into vestibule of vagina. ... Synonym: glandula vestibularis major, Bartholin's gl …
greater wing of sphenoid boneStrong squamous processes extending in a broad superolateral curve from the body of the sphenoid bone. The greater wing presents these suraces (facies): 1) cerebral surface: forms anterior third of the floor of the lateral portions of the middle cranial fossa; 2) temporal surface: forms the deepest portion of the temporal fossa; 3) infratemporal su …
greater zygomatic muscleSynonym for zygomaticus major ... <anatomy, muscle> Origin, zygomatic bone anterior to temporozygomatic suture; insertion, muscles at angle of mouth; action, draws upper lip upward and laterally; nerve supply, facial. ... Synonym: musculus zygomaticus major, greater zygomatic muscle, musculus zygomaticus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greatest lengthMeasurement from the cranial to caudal end of the embryo prior to folding. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
grebe<ornithology> One of several swimming birds or divers, of the genus Colymbus (formerly Podiceps), aud allied genera, found in the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes. ... Origin: F. Gr?be, fr. Armor. Krib comb; akin to kriben crest, W. Crib comb, crest. So called in allusion to the crest …
Greeff, C Richard<person> German ophthalmologist, 1862-1938. ... See: Prowazek-Greeff bodies. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
greekOf or pertaining to Greece or the Greeks; Grecian. Greek calends. See Calends. Greek Church, the Eastern Church; that part of Christendom which separated from the Roman or Western Church in the ninth century. It comprises the great bulk of the Christian population of Russia (of which this is the established church), Greece, Moldavia, and Wallachia. …
greek worldA historical and cultural entity dispersed across a wide geographical area under the influence of greek civilization, culture, and science. The greek empire extended from the greek mainland and the aegean islands from the 16th century b.c., to the indus valley in the 4th century under alexander the great, and to southern italy and sicily. Greek med …
green1. Having the colour of grass when fresh and growing; resembling that colour of the solar spectrum which is between the yellow and the blue; verdant; emerald. ... 2. Having a sickly colour; wan. 'To look so green and pale.' (Shak) ... 3. Full of life aud vigor; fresh and vigorous; new; recent; as, a green manhood; a green wound. 'As valid against suc …
Green algaeSynonym for Chlorophyta ... <botany> Division of algae containing photosynthetic pigments similar to those in higher plants and having a green colour. Includes unicellular forms, filaments and leaf like thalluses (e.g. Ulva). Some members form coenobia and the Characean algae have branched filaments. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
green bacteria<microbiology> Anoxygenic phototrophs containing chlorosomes and bacteriochlorophyll c, cs, d or e and light harvesting chlorophyll. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
green cancerAn obsolete term for chloroma. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
green fluorescent protein<protein> A protein found in jellyfish which fluoresces, or glows green visible light when excited by UV light with a wavelength of 395 nanometres. ... It can function as a biological marker when attached to other proteins. The structure of the protein is cylindrical with the glowing component, an amino acid complex called a fluorophore, in th …
green haemoglobinSynonym for choleglobin ... <protein> A protein which is formed from the breakdown of haemoglobin (a protein that carries oxygen in the blood) and is a precursor to the bile pigment biliverdin. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
green loggingThe logging of timber that is still alive. ... (05 Dec 1998) ...
green monkey virusSynonym for Marburg virus ... <organism, virology> A filovirus that causes Marburg disease, a severe haemorrhagic fever developed in many people who work with African green monkeys. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
green pusBlue pus when, as sometimes happens, it has more of a green hue. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
green revolutionAdvances in genetics, petrochemicals, and machinery that culminated in adramatic increase in crop productivity during the third quarter of the20th century. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
