GLOSSARY

The Oils and Plants Aromatherapy Glossary gives definitions of Aromatherapy and Herbal Terms.

Here are the results for the letter g


Galactagogue
An agent that induces milk secretion

Gamete
A reproductive cell having the haploid number of chromosomes, especially a mature sperm or egg capable of fusing with a gamete of the opposite sex to produce the fertilized egg.

Genito-Urinary
1. Of or relating to urine, its production, function, or excretion. 2. Of or relating to the organs involved in the formation and excretion of urine.

Germicidal
Destroys germs or micro-organisms.

Glomerulonephritis
Acute kidney inflammation. See the article on Kidneys for more information.

Gonadotropin
A hormone that stimulates the growth and activity of the gonads, especially any of several pituitary hormones that stimulate the function of the ovaries and testes.

Gonads
An organ in animals that produces gametes, especially a testis or ovary.

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