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Goniometer
Goniometer A device used for measuring the range of joint movement.
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Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
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Gonioscopy
The examination of the internal angle between the iris and cornea. This is accomplished by placing a contact lens over the cornea. It is vital in all cases of suspected glaucoma.
Gonisol
A substance for professional use in gonioscopic examinations.
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Garrod's pads
Benign fibrous subcutaneous nodules found on the extensor surface of finger proximal interphalangeal joints. May be mistaken for rheumatoid nodules.
Gaucher's disease
Deficiency of acid glucosidase. Glucosyl ceramide accumulates in the reticuloendothelial cells in bone marrow, spleen and lymph nodes and may cause polyarthralgia and osteonecrosis of the hip.
Genu recurvatum
Hyperextension of the knee resulting from hypermobility.
Geode
Large subchondral cyst.
Giant cell arteritis
A vasculitic disorder which presents with head pain and scalp tenderness and a high ESR. Sudden loss of vision may occur due to retinal artery occlusion. Part of the polymyalgia rheumatica disease spectrum. Also known as cranial or temporal arteritis.
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Golfer's elbow
Medial epicondylitis. See 'enthesopathy'.
Gottron's sign
Slightly scaly and raised papules on the extensor surface of small hand joints - seen i dermatomyositis.
Gout
A condition in which too much urate (a normally-occurring body substance) may accumulate and give rise to a (crystal-related) arthritis. This may occur due to a variety of causes.
Gower's sign
Using the hands when attempting to stand. Indicates the presence of muscular weakness.
Galantamine
Galantamine (trade name Reminyl) is a medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
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