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G
Good (muscle)

g or gm
Gram

Gaenslen's test
Another test to identify sacroiliac joint irritation. To perform this test the athlete lies supine on a table with one hip lying over the edge of the table. Both knees are drawn up to the chest then t...Full Definition

GB
Gallbladder

GC
Gonorrhea, Gonococcus, Gonococcal

GCS
Glascow Coma Scale

GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder

GI
Gastrointestinal

Gillet test - palpation of anterior superior iliac spines (patient sitting):
A test designed to identify the presence of asymmetry of the sacroiliac joints that may be associated with subluxation or other pain-producing causes. The patient sits erect on a flat surface. The exa...Full Definition

GIR
Glucose Infusion Rate

Glu
Glucose

GN
Glomerulonephritis

Golfer's Elbow Test
A test designed to identify the presence of inflammation in the area of the medial epicondyle. The patient flexes the elbow and wrist, supinates the forearm, and then extends the elbow. The test is po...Full Definition

Gr
Granum = Grain

GSU
General Surgery Unit

GSW
Gun Shot Wound

gtt
Gutta = Drop

GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test

GU
Genitourinary (Urogenital)

Gyn
Gynecology


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