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FRONTAL CHEST X-RAY
A standard chest x-ray. This is what most people picture in their minds when they think of a chest x-ray. It can be taken with an AP or PA technique. The other standard chest x-ray is the lateral chest x-ray.
FRONTAL HORN
The front part of the lateral ventricle that looks like the “horns” on a bull.
FRONTAL LOBE
The part of the brain located toward the front of the skull.
FUNDUS
Refers to the part of the organ on the opposite side that is farthest from the opening. For example, fundus of the gallbladder is the rounded part on the opposite side from the opening. In the stomach, however, it refers to the top portion of the stomach.
GALACTOCELE
A cyst containing milk. It can be caused by dried out milk blocking a milk duct. It is usually seen in young women who are breast feeding.
GANGLION
A type of cell found in the brain or spinal cord.
GANGLIONIC
Referring to a process related to the ganglion cells.
GANGRENOUS
Dying of tissue in our body from lack of blood flow or severe infection. Can be a serious complication of infection.
GASTROSTOMY
A hole in the stomach created by a doctor. Having access to the stomach from outside of the body, usually with a tube. Gastrostomy can be used to drain stomach liquid or for tube feeding.
GEOGRAPHIC
Something that has well-defined borders. For example, a "geographic liver mass" means a liver mass that has distinct and well-defined borders.
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