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G
General anesthetic
- an anesthetic administered to induce sleep; sometimes
referred to as a "general"
Genioplasty - surgery
of the chin
Gigantomastia - massive
enlargement of the breasts
Gingiva (e, pl.)
- the gum(s)
Gingivectomy - temoval
of part of the gum to treat gum disease or to improve
the appearance of the teeth or the smile; used for a
gummy smile
Globe - refers to
the eyeball
Gortex - a lightweight,
durable synthetic fiber used as a tissue filler
Glabella - the smooth
area between the eyebrows
Glabellar lines -
vertical forehead creases between the eyebrows
Glycolic acid - a
fruit acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane, used in superficial
chemcial peels
Glycolic peel - the
removal of skin surfaces using a fruit acid
Gore-Tex - a lightweight,
durable, synthetic fiber used as a tissue filler or
to support tissue
Graft - any free
living tissue moved from one part of the body to another
Granulation tissue
- rounded, fleshy connective tissue projections ont
he surface of a healing wound
Graves' disease -
hyperthyroidism
Gummy smile - a condition
in which a high lip line reveals the gum above the upper
teeth when smiling
Gynecomastia - male
breast enlargement; treated with excision or liposuction
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