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Gel

 
 A semisolid, transparent, colorless product that liquefies when it comes in contact with warm skin, ... 
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General anesthesia

 
 A state of unconsciousness produced by anesthetic agents, with absence of pain sensation over the ... 
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Ghosting

 
 a complication of refractive surgery involving a distortion of the visual image due to irregular ... 
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Gingiva

 
 The soft tissue that covers the jaw bone and also surrounds the necks of the teeth. Also referred ... 
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Gingivectomy

 
 The removal of the soft tissue surrounding the tooth. Typically used in treatment of periodontal ... 
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Gingivitis

 
 The inflammation of the gum tissue. Gingivitis is a common and reversible gum disease caused by ... 
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Glare

 
 a complication of refractive surgery in which the patient sees additional luster around lights. ... 
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Glare Testing

 
 a method of measuring visual performance by determining visual acuity with a simulated back-lit ... 
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Globe

 
 a common term for the eyeball. ... 
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Glycolic Acid

 
 The simplest and smallest of the alpha hydroxy acids. ... 
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Graft (punch)

 
 A full thickness graft, usually circular, for transplanting skin to another ... 
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Gum

 
 The pink tissue around your ... 
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Gynecomastia

 
 Enlargement of the male breast. It is most common around puberty & can be unilateral or bilateral. ... 
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