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Internal Medicine Abbreviations Alphabet G

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Internal Medicine Alphabet – G

S. NoAbbreviationFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
G001G6PDGlucose-6-Phosphate DehydrogenaseEnzyme deficiency causing hemolysis.Hemolysis after fava bean ingestion.
G002GAGeneral AnesthesiaState of unconsciousness for surgery.Used in major abdominal operations.
G003GABAGamma-Aminobutyric AcidInhibitory neurotransmitter in CNS.Targeted by benzodiazepines.
G004GADGlutamic Acid DecarboxylaseAutoantibody in type 1 diabetes.Positive in autoimmune diabetes.
G005GAHTGender Affirming Hormone TherapyHormonal treatment in gender transition.Estradiol therapy in trans women.
G006GBGallbladderOrgan storing bile.Inflamed in cholecystitis.
G007GBSGuillain-Barré SyndromeAcute immune-mediated polyneuropathy.Causes ascending paralysis.
G008GBMGlioblastoma MultiformeAggressive brain tumor.MRI shows ring-enhancing lesion.
G009GCAGiant Cell ArteritisVasculitis of temporal arteries.Causes headache, vision loss.
G010GCFGingival Crevicular FluidFluid around gums, marker of oral health.Used in periodontal studies.
G011GCSGlasgow Coma ScaleNeurological score of consciousness.GCS ≤ 8 = coma.
G012GCTGiant Cell TumorBenign but locally aggressive bone tumor.Found in distal femur.
G013GDGraves’ DiseaseAutoimmune hyperthyroidism.Patient presents with goiter and exophthalmos.
G014GDMGestational Diabetes MellitusDiabetes first diagnosed in pregnancy.Screened with OGTT.
G015GDSGeriatric Depression ScaleTool for screening depression in elderly.Used in geriatrics clinics.
G016GDTGoal Directed TherapyTreatment strategy in sepsis/ICU.Early goal-directed fluid resuscitation.
G017GFRGlomerular Filtration RateMeasurement of kidney function.eGFR < 60 indicates CKD.
G018GGTGamma-Glutamyl TransferaseEnzyme marker for liver disease.Elevated in alcohol-related liver disease.
G019GHGrowth HormonePituitary hormone regulating growth.Excess causes acromegaly.
G020GHDGrowth Hormone DeficiencyDeficiency leading to growth delay.Treated with GH injections.
G021GIGastrointestinalRelating to stomach and intestines.GI bleed evaluation.
G022GIBGastrointestinal BleedingBleeding from GI tract.Melena in peptic ulcer disease.
G023GISTGastrointestinal Stromal TumorRare GI tumor from interstitial cells.Treated with imatinib.
G024GITGastrointestinal TractThe digestive tract.Infections like gastroenteritis.
G025GLP-1Glucagon-Like Peptide-1Incretin hormone regulating glucose.Targeted by diabetes drugs.
G026GLUTGlucose TransporterProtein family mediating glucose entry.GLUT4 is insulin-dependent.
G027GMGram-MegakaryocyteHematology cell precursor.Seen in bone marrow biopsy.
G028GM-CSFGranulocyte-Macrophage Colony Stimulating FactorCytokine for WBC growth.Used in neutropenia therapy.
G029GMPGood Manufacturing PracticeStandards for drug quality and safety.Applied in pharma industry.
G030GNGlomerulonephritisKidney inflammation affecting glomeruli.Seen in post-strep GN.
G031GNRGram-Negative RodsClass of bacteria.E. coli is a GNR.
G032GPGeneral PractitionerPrimary care physician.Manages common illnesses.
G033GPAGranulomatosis with PolyangiitisANCA-associated vasculitis.Causes sinusitis and renal disease.
G034GPCGram-Positive CocciBacterial morphology group.Staph aureus is GPC.
G035GPIGlycosylphosphatidylinositolCell membrane anchor protein.Defective in PNH.
G036GPPGeneralized Pustular PsoriasisSevere psoriasis with systemic symptoms.Requires immunosuppressive therapy.
G037GPTGlutamate Pyruvate TransaminaseAnother name for ALT.Elevated in hepatitis.
G038GQOLGeneral Quality of LifePatient-reported outcome measure.Used in clinical research.
G039GRGlucocorticoid ReceptorReceptor mediating steroid actions.Targeted by steroids in inflammation.
G040GRFGonadotropin Releasing FactorHormone from hypothalamus.Stimulates LH/FSH release.
G041GRPGastrin-Releasing PeptideGI neuropeptide stimulating gastrin.Elevated in GI tumors.
G042GSGilbert’s SyndromeBenign hereditary hyperbilirubinemia.Causes mild jaundice.
G043GSDGlycogen Storage DiseaseGenetic disorder of glycogen metabolism.GSD type I (Von Gierke’s).
G044GSHGlutathioneAntioxidant tripeptide.Deficiency increases oxidative stress.
G045GSIGastroesophageal Reflux Severity IndexSymptom scoring tool.Used in GERD follow-up.
G046GSMGenitourinary Syndrome of MenopauseUrogenital symptoms after menopause.Vaginal dryness, urinary urgency.
G047GSPGlycated Serum ProteinMarker of glycemic control.Alternative to HbA1c.
G048GSTGlutathione S-TransferaseDetox enzyme family.Studied in drug metabolism.
G049GTGene TherapyCorrecting disease via genetic methods.Applied in hemophilia.
G050GTTGlucose Tolerance TestTest for diabetes screening.Used in pregnancy.
G051GUGenitourinaryRelated to genital and urinary system.GU infections treated in internal medicine.
G052GVAGeneral Visceral AfferentsAutonomic nerve fibers.Carry signals from viscera.
G053GVHDGraft Versus Host DiseaseImmune reaction post-transplant.Causes rash, diarrhea, liver dysfunction.
G054GVLGraft Versus LeukemiaImmune effect against cancer post-transplant.Seen in bone marrow transplant.
G055GYNGynecologyFemale reproductive health specialty.Pap smear is a GYN test.
G056GABA-RGABA ReceptorNeurotransmitter receptor for inhibition.Target of benzodiazepines.
G057GAGGlycosaminoglycanStructural molecule in connective tissue.Elevated in mucopolysaccharidoses.
G058GALTGut-Associated Lymphoid TissueImmune tissue of GI tract.First defense against GI pathogens.
G059GANGiant Axonal NeuropathyRare neurodegenerative disease.Causes severe childhood neuropathy.
G060GAPDHGlyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate DehydrogenaseGlycolytic enzyme often used in labs.Control gene in PCR.
G061GAVGastric Acid VolumeMeasurement of stomach acid output.Used in GI studies.
G062GBCAGadolinium-Based Contrast AgentMRI contrast chemical.Used in brain scans.
G063GBPSGated Blood Pool ScanNuclear imaging test for cardiac function.Assesses ventricular ejection fraction.
G064GDFGrowth Differentiation FactorCytokine family member.GDF-15 studied in heart failure.
G065GDIGlobal Deterioration IndexDementia severity staging.Used in Alzheimer’s disease.
G066GDLGestational Diabetes LaboratorySpecific lab profile for pregnancy diabetes.Includes OGTT and HbA1c.
G067GDNFGlial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic FactorProtein supporting neuron survival.Studied in Parkinson’s therapy.
G068GDSCGenomics of Drug Sensitivity in CancerCancer pharmacogenomic database.Used in oncology research.
G069GDTIGeneral Diagnostic Test IndexCombined lab scoring tool.Applied in health screening.
G070GEEGeneralized Estimating EquationsStatistical method in medicine.Used in longitudinal studies.
G071GEFGuanine Nucleotide Exchange FactorMolecular switch regulator.Studied in cancer biology.
G072GEPGene Expression ProfilingTechnique to study mRNA levels.Used in personalized medicine.
G073GERDGastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseChronic reflux disorder.Treated with PPIs.
G074GESGastric Electrical StimulationTherapy for gastroparesis.Implanted pacemaker in stomach.
G075GFAPGlial Fibrillary Acidic ProteinAstrocyte marker protein.Elevated in brain injury.
G076GGTaseGeranylgeranyltransferaseEnzyme in cholesterol pathway.Target in drug design.
G077GHBGamma-HydroxybutyrateDrug and neurotransmitter.Abuse linked to CNS depression.
G078GHQGeneral Health QuestionnaireMental health screening tool.Used in epidemiological studies.
G079GIGTGestational Impaired Glucose TolerancePre-diabetic state in pregnancy.Diagnosed by OGTT.
G080GIMGastric Intestinal MetaplasiaPrecancerous gastric change.Found in chronic gastritis biopsies.
G081GINAGlobal Initiative for AsthmaInternational asthma guideline.Defines asthma management steps.
G082GIPGastric Inhibitory PeptideIncretin hormone stimulating insulin.Measured in metabolic studies.
G083GISGeographic Information SystemTool applied in epidemiology.Used in infectious disease mapping.
G084GIST-1Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Marker 1Tumor marker used in oncology.Assists in follow-up imaging.
G085GJB2Gap Junction Protein Beta-2Gene mutation causing deafness.Tested in audiology genetics.
G086GLPGood Laboratory PracticeStandards for lab quality.Applied in clinical trials.
G087GLTGlucose Loading TestDiabetes screening in pregnancy.Used in antenatal care.
G088GM1Ganglioside GM1Target in autoimmune neuropathy.GM1 antibodies in Guillain-Barré.
G089GMPcCyclic Guanosine MonophosphateIntracellular messenger molecule.Activated in nitric oxide signaling.
G090GNAGuanine Nucleotide Binding ProteinCell signaling protein family.Mutations cause endocrine tumors.
G091GNBGram-Negative BacilliBacterial group.Klebsiella is GNB.
G092GNRIGeriatric Nutritional Risk IndexTool to assess nutrition in elderly.Used in hospitalized older adults.
G093GNTGentamicinAntibiotic drug.Used in severe bacterial infections.
G094GOGraves’ OphthalmopathyEye manifestation of Graves’ disease.Causes exophthalmos.
G095GOFGain of FunctionMutation increasing protein activity.Seen in oncogenes.
G096GORDGastro-Oesophageal Reflux DiseaseUK term for GERD.Treated with proton pump inhibitors.
G097GPCRG Protein-Coupled ReceptorLarge family of cell receptors.Target of many drugs.
G098GPIIb/IIIaGlycoprotein IIb/IIIaPlatelet receptor for aggregation.Blocked by antiplatelet drugs.
G099GPPVGeneral Purpose Patient VentilationMechanical ventilator type.Used in ICUs.
G100GPT2Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase 2Mitochondrial enzyme.Studied in metabolic disorders
S. NoAbbreviationFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
G101GPT2Glutamic Pyruvate Transaminase 2Mitochondrial enzyme linked to amino acid metabolism.Studied in metabolic disorders.
G102GRASGenerally Recognized As SafeFDA designation for substances in food/medicine.Used in nutrition and pharma safety.
G103GREGradient Recalled EchoMRI imaging technique.Used in neuroimaging.
G104GRFGlomerular Reserve FunctionExtra renal filtering capacity beyond baseline GFR.Assessed in kidney transplant evaluation.
G105GRKG Protein-Coupled Receptor KinaseEnzyme regulating GPCR signaling.Target in cardiovascular medicine.
G106GRNGranulinProtein involved in neuronal survival.Mutation causes frontotemporal dementia.
G107GSATGraded Symptom Assessment ToolPatient-reported symptom severity measure.Used in chronic fatigue syndrome.
G108GSCGerminal Stem CellsPrecursors of reproductive gametes.Studied in infertility research.
G109GSD-IGlycogen Storage Disease Type IGenetic metabolic disorder of glucose regulation.Von Gierke’s disease.
G110GSEGene Set EnrichmentBioinformatics analysis of gene expression.Used in oncology and genomics.
G111GSKGlycogen Synthase KinaseEnzyme regulating glycogen metabolism.Target in diabetes drug research.
G112GSMRGeneralized Summary Mendelian RandomizationGenetic epidemiology technique.Used in causal inference studies.
G113GSTP1Glutathione S-Transferase Pi 1Detox enzyme, biomarker in cancer.Studied in chemotherapy resistance.
G114GSVGreat Saphenous VeinLongest vein in human body.Harvested for CABG surgery.
G115GTCSGeneralized Tonic-Clonic SeizureType of epilepsy with convulsions.Managed with antiepileptic drugs.
G116GTEGreen Tea ExtractNatural compound with antioxidant effects.Studied for metabolic syndrome.
G117GTFGeneral Transcription FactorProtein involved in DNA transcription.Studied in cancer biology.
G118GTPGuanosine TriphosphateCellular energy and signaling molecule.Used in protein synthesis.
G119GTPaseGTP Hydrolyzing EnzymeEnzyme family regulating cell signaling.Ras oncogene encodes a GTPase.
G120GTT-IVIntravenous Glucose Tolerance TestAlternative to oral glucose testing.Used in endocrinology studies.
G121GUSBBeta-GlucuronidaseLysosomal enzyme; deficiency causes mucopolysaccharidosis VII.Used in lab enzyme assays.
G122GVGastric VaricesDilated veins in stomach due to portal HTN.Risk of upper GI bleed.
G123GVDGeneralized Vascular DiseaseWidespread atherosclerotic involvement.Seen in diabetes mellitus.
G124GVLKGraft Versus Leukemia KillBeneficial immune effect post-transplant.Prevents relapse in AML patients.
G125GWASGenome-Wide Association StudyStudy design linking genes to disease.Used in type 2 diabetes genetics.
G126GXDGene Expression DatabaseRepository of gene expression data.Used in research.
G127GZMBGranzyme BCytotoxic T-cell enzyme inducing apoptosis.Elevated in viral infections.
G128GAAGlycogen Accumulation AssayLab test in Pompe’s disease.Measures enzyme deficiency.
G129GAGsGlycosaminoglycansStructural polysaccharides in connective tissue.Elevated in Hurler’s syndrome.
G130GAMGeneralized Additive ModelStatistical model used in epidemiology.Applied in air pollution studies.
G131GAPGTPase-Activating ProteinRegulatory protein turning off GTPase activity.Studied in Ras signaling.
G132GASGroup A StreptococcusPathogenic bacteria causing pharyngitis.Causes rheumatic fever.
G133GATAGATA Transcription FactorFamily regulating blood cell development.Mutations cause blood disorders.
G134GBCA-NSFGadolinium-Based Contrast Agent Nephrogenic Systemic FibrosisContrast-induced condition in CKD.MRI patients with renal disease.
G135GBEGlycogen Branching EnzymeDeficient in GSD-IV.Causes cirrhosis.
G136GBM AbAnti-Glomerular Basement Membrane AntibodySeen in Goodpasture’s syndrome.Causes pulmonary-renal syndrome.
G137GCGonococcusNeisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.Causes gonorrhea.
G138GC-MSGas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryAnalytical test in toxicology.Used for drug screening.
G139GCAvGiant Cell AortitisAortic involvement in giant cell arteritis.Risk of aortic aneurysm.
G140GCDHGlutaryl-CoA DehydrogenaseDeficient in glutaric acidemia.Causes neurodegeneration.
G141GCFIGeriatric Cognitive Function IndexTool to assess elderly cognition.Used in dementia studies.
G142GCH1GTP Cyclohydrolase 1Deficiency causes dopamine-responsive dystonia.Treated with levodopa.
G143GCLGamma-Glutamyl Cysteine LigaseEnzyme in glutathione synthesis.Deficiency causes oxidative stress.
G144GCMGiant Congenital Melanocytic NevusLarge pigmented birthmark with cancer risk.Requires monitoring.
G145GCNGeneralized Convulsive SeizureBroad seizure type classification.Managed with AEDs.
G146GCPGood Clinical PracticeEthical/quality standard for trials.Required in pharma trials.
G147GCRGlucocorticoid ResistanceReduced steroid sensitivity.Seen in asthma.
G148GCSFGranulocyte Colony Stimulating FactorStimulates neutrophil production.Used in chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.
G149GCTMGerm Cell Tumor MarkerTumor markers for testicular cancer.Includes AFP and β-hCG.
G150GCVGanciclovirAntiviral drug for CMV.Used in immunocompromised patients.
G151GDHGlutamate DehydrogenaseEnzyme in nitrogen metabolism.Biomarker for C. difficile infection.
G152GDS-15Geriatric Depression Scale-15Short form screening tool.Used in elderly outpatient clinics.
G153GDTMGoal Directed Therapy MonitoringICU management principle.Used in septic shock.
G154GEFVGastroesophageal Flap ValveAnti-reflux anatomical structure.Graded in endoscopy.
G155GFDGluten-Free DietTherapy for celiac disease.Strict lifelong adherence required.
G156GFI1Growth Factor Independence 1Transcription factor in hematopoiesis.Mutations linked to leukemia.
G157GFRaGDNF Family Receptor AlphaReceptor in neurotrophic signaling.Studied in neuron repair.
G158GGT1Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase 1Isoenzyme in liver metabolism.Elevated in cholestasis.
G159GHB-URGamma-Hydroxybutyrate Urine TestToxicology screening.Used in forensic medicine.
G160GH-RHGrowth Hormone-Releasing HormoneHypothalamic peptide.Stimulates GH secretion.
G161GIMAPGTPase IMAP FamilyFamily of immune GTPases.Studied in autoimmune diseases.
G162GIPRGastric Inhibitory Polypeptide ReceptorReceptor mediating incretin action.Target in diabetes drugs.
G163GISNGlobal Influenza Surveillance NetworkWHO disease monitoring system.Used during flu epidemics.
G164GJA1Gap Junction Protein Alpha-1Gene encoding connexin 43.Mutations cause heart arrhythmias.
G165GLDHGlutamate DehydrogenaseMitochondrial enzyme, liver biomarker.Elevated in liver injury.
G166GLIGlioma-Associated OncogeneTranscription factors in brain tumors.Studied in medulloblastoma.
G167GLP2Glucagon-Like Peptide-2Gut hormone regulating absorption.Used in short bowel syndrome therapy.
G168GLSGlobal Longitudinal StrainEchocardiographic measure of LV function.Used in cardio-oncology.
G169GLT1Glutamate Transporter 1CNS transporter clearing glutamate.Dysfunction linked to ALS.
G170GLUGlucosePrimary blood sugar molecule.Measured in diabetes monitoring.
G171GLUD1Glutamate Dehydrogenase 1Enzyme in amino acid metabolism.Mutations cause hyperinsulinism.
G172GM2Ganglioside GM2Accumulates in Tay-Sachs disease.Enzyme deficiency test.
G173GMPGuanosine MonophosphateNucleotide in RNA synthesis.Used in cell signaling.
G174GNAQG Protein Subunit Alpha QOncogene in melanomas.Mutation in uveal melanoma.
G175GNATG Protein N-AcetyltransferaseEnzyme in protein acetylation.Studied in signaling biology.
G176GNB3G Protein Subunit Beta 3Gene polymorphism linked to HTN.Studied in pharmacogenetics.
G177GNMTGlycine N-MethyltransferaseEnzyme in methionine metabolism.Mutation causes liver disease.
G178GOIGene of InterestTargeted gene in research.Used in molecular biology studies.
G179GOTGlutamate Oxaloacetate TransaminaseAnother name for AST enzyme.Elevated in hepatitis.
G180GPGlycoproteinProtein with sugar groups.Found in viral envelopes.
G181GPAAGlycosylphosphatidylinositol Anchor AttachmentEnzyme in protein anchoring.Studied in blood disorders.
G182GPATGlycerol-3-Phosphate AcyltransferaseEnzyme in triglyceride synthesis.Studied in obesity.
G183GPC3Glypican-3Tumor marker for HCC.Elevated in hepatocellular carcinoma.
G184GPERG Protein-Coupled Estrogen ReceptorMediates non-genomic estrogen signaling.Studied in cardiovascular disease.
G185GPIHBP1Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored High-Density Lipoprotein-Binding Protein 1Protein in triglyceride metabolism.Mutation causes hyperlipidemia.
G186GPLGeneralized Pustular LesionsDermatologic finding.Seen in psoriasis flares.
G187GPNMBGlycoprotein NMBBiomarker in cancer and inflammation.Elevated in melanoma.
G188GPxGlutathione PeroxidaseAntioxidant enzyme.Deficiency linked to oxidative stress.
G189GRB2Growth Factor Receptor-Bound Protein 2Adapter protein in signaling.Studied in oncogenesis.
G190GRIAGlutamate Ionotropic Receptor AMPA TypeCNS receptor family.Mutations linked to epilepsy.
G191GRINGlutamate Ionotropic Receptor NMDA TypeCNS receptor family.Studied in schizophrenia.
G192GRK2G Protein-Coupled Receptor Kinase 2Regulates heart GPCR signaling.Studied in heart failure.
G193GRNGranulin GeneMutation causes neurodegeneration.Linked to FTD.
G194GRSGenetic Risk ScoreCombined genetic measure for disease risk.Used in personalized medicine.
G195GSD-IIIGlycogen Storage Disease Type IIICori disease, debranching enzyme deficiency.Causes hepatomegaly.
G196GSK3Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3Enzyme in metabolism and signaling.Target in diabetes and mood disorders.
G197GSTM1Glutathione S-Transferase Mu 1Detox enzyme polymorphism.Linked to cancer risk.
G198GTF2General Transcription Factor 2Regulator of gene expression.Studied in genetics.
G199GTPBPGTP-Binding ProteinFamily of cellular proteins.Studied in protein translation.
G200GUSBpBeta-Glucuronidase PseudogeneNon-functional gene copy.Used as research control.

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