GLUTAMIC ACID
The name of an amino acid that is regarded as not being essential in diets but is important for normal…
GOLTZ-GORLIN SYNDROME
the name of a syndrome described by Robert William Goltz (1923- ) and Robert James Gorlin (1923- ). US physicians.
GOOD GENES HYPOTHESIS
Hypothesis of female mate selection that argues genetic variation in males correlates with success, features of male behaviour provide information…
GRACILE TUBERCLE
Elongated swelling on the upper end of the gracile fasciculus in the medulla oblongata. Tubercle contains the nucleus gracilis that…
GRAEFENBERG SPOT (G-SPOT)
Area on the anterior wall of the vagina, about 4 cm (1-2 in.) into the vagina. Some women experience pleasure…
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
the interface that allows the user to operate a computer system using visual devices such as windows, icons and pull-down…
GRISI SIKNIS
Culture-bound syndrome found in Nicaragua characterised by headache, anxiety, anger and the sudden onset of an episode of hyperactivity and…
GROUP COUNSELING
method used to support and guide people with similar problems or issues such as school students seeking advice about suitable…
GROUP JUSTIFICATION
These are reasons, accounts and explanations that are offered by a group to defend its actions and interests and to…
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Person appointed by the court to represent in a lawsuit someone who is unable either by age or by mental…
GUILT CULTURE
term applied to the trend or organising principle in a society that is characterised by the use of guilt in…
GYMNEMIC ACID
The name of an extract of the Indian plant Gymnema sylvestris that is noted for its capacity to block sweet…
GABAPENTIN
a drug that is used to treat seizures and the pain associated with shingles. It is a chemical analogue of…
GAMBLER'S FALLACY
failure to recognise a chance event and gives the belief that an outcome can be predicted that is based on…
GANGLIONIC BLOCKING AGENTS
These are the drugs that inhibit the action of acetylcholine at synapses in autonomic ganglia. It decreases heart rate, lowers…