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Gait: style of walking.

Gas gangrene: a condition often resulting from dirty lacerated wounds in which the muscles and subcutaneous tissues becomes filled with gas and exudate. Breakdown of tissues is due to gas production and toxins produced by a Closteridium species of bacterium.

Gestational diabetes mellitus: glucose intolerance occurring during pregnancy which often resolves post partum.

Glycaemic index: a scientific ranking of carbohydrate foods based on their immediate effect on blood glucose levels.

Goniometry: measurement of angles.