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gallbladder
A small, pear-shaped muscular sac located under the right
lobe of the liver that secretes bile
and stores it until needed for digestion. Reference:
L1
gallstones
Small, hard, pathological masses, composed chiefly of cholesterol,
calcium
salts, and bile
pigments, formed in the gallbladder
or in a bile duct. Reference: L3
gene
The basic unit of heredity that directs the development
of a particular characteristic. The individual unit of DNA
instructions on a chromosome.
Reference: B2
genetic
Relating to a hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of
DNA
that occupies a specific location on a chromosome
and determines a particular characteristic in an organism.
Genes
undergo mutation when their DNA sequence changes. Reference:
A2
genetic predisposition
The tendency, inclination, or susceptibility, based on biological
heredity. In this instance, tendency toward alcohol
dependence, given a family history of alcohol
abuse. Reference: A2
glial cells
The delicate cells and fibers that support the tissue of
the central
nervous system. Reference: B1
glucose
The principal circulating sugar in the blood and the major
energy source of the body. The chemical equation for this
substance is C6H12O6. Reference:
L2
glycerides
An ester formed between one or more acids and glycerol.
Fatty acid esters with glycerol are found in plant oils
and animal fats. Reference: L1
glycogen
The main form of carbohydrate storage, this sugar occurs
primarily in the liver and is readily converted to glucose
as needed by the body to satisfy its energy needs. Reference:
L2
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