Medical glossary
227 words and abbreviations, explained without jargon. Every one of them also appears inside our articles — hover or tap the dotted underline and the definition comes to you, so you never have to leave what you were reading.
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- GaslightingGaslight, Gaslighted, GaslighterA form of manipulation in which one person repeatedly makes another doubt their own memory, perception or sanity. It describes abusive behaviour; it is not a medical diagnosis.
- GastritisStomach inflammation, Maiday ki sozishGastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, causing burning or gnawing pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, bloating and early fullness. The two commonest causes are Helicobacter pylori infection and regular use of painkillers from the NSAID group.
- Generalised anxiety disorder