Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 324 entries in this glossary.G
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gender |
The category to which an individual is assigned on the basis of sex, male or female. |
| Genitalia |
The external sexual organs in the male the penis, testes, epididymis, and vas deferens. |
| Genitourinary tract |
The urinary system (kidneys, ureters and bladder, and urethra) and the genitalia (in the male, the prostate, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and testicles). |
| Gland |
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| Glans |
The tip of the penis. |
| Glycosylated end-products |
A chemical associated with diabetes that may contribut to erectile dysfunction by decreasing nitric oxide activity. |
| Glycosylated hemoglobin |
A chemical in the blood that allows monitoring of blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes mellitus. An elevated HgbAlc is indicative of poor blood sugar control. |
| Groin |
The area between the lower abdomen and the thigh. |
| Gynecomastia |
Enlargement or tenderness of the male breast(s). |