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GENETIC MARKER

the name of a gene or a segment of DNA that has an identifiable location on the chromosome and inheritance

GENITAL EROTICISM

the term that is used to describe the arousal of sexual excitement by stimulation of the genital organs.

GENOGRAM

the diagrammatic representation of a family that includes pedigree information, personal histories of illness and death and incorporates aspects of

GERIATRIC DISORDER

the chronic physical or mental disease or disorder that occurs commonly, but not exclusively, among older people. Examples of geriatric

GEROMORPHISM

the term that is used to describe the condition of a person who appears older than their actual chronological age.

GESTATION

n. the name that is given to the development of the embryo and foetus in the uterus until birth. See

GIGANTISM

This term applies to an abnormally large body size due to excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland:

GLIOMA

The most malignant form of a brain tumour. 3 types. 1. Astrocytoma forms from astrocytes. 2. oligodendro forms from oligodendrocytes.

GLOMERULUS

1. The small tuft or cluster where olfactory nerve fibres terminate in the olfactory bulb. 2. Tuft or cluster of

GLUCURONIDATION

Name of the metabolic process where drugs and other substances are combined with glucuronic acid to form more water soluble

GOAL OBJECT

the name applied to what a person is seeking to attain and in particular, the final and ultimate goal that

GOLDENSEAL

Indigenous to Eastern USA, long history as a folk remedy, controls uterine bleeding, used as a poultice and antibacterial agent.

GONORRHEA

Name of a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The primary focus of infection is the genital

GOVERNMENT AND BINDING THEORY

The enhanced version of generative grammar involving multiple levels of abstraction that seeks to explain the relation between universals and

GRADIENT OF TEXTURE

the term that applies to the progressively finer appearance of textures and surface grains of objects as the viewer moves

GRAPH THEORY

the study of visual representations called graphs in order to describe relationships, dynamics and structures. Applied to psychology for balance

GRAVIRECEPTOR (GRAVICEPTOR)

The various specialised nerve endings and receptors located in the inner ear, joints, muscles and tendons that provide the brain

GRIEF COUNSELING

the advice, information and psychological support to help individuals whose ability to function has been impaired by someone's death, particularly

GROUP ATTRIBUTION ERROR

Tendency for perceivers to assume that a specific group member's personal characteristics and preferences, including beliefs, attitudes and decisions are

GROUP HARMONY

This describes the extent to which group interactions among members are friendly, congruous and free from any conflicts.