Glossary G

Glossary G

Glia is defined as type of cell in the nervous system that, in contrast to neurons, does not conduct impulses to other cells. Likewise, Glia are nerve cells that nourish neurons and encase them in insulating sheaths of myelin.

Glial is a Greek word which means "glue" . Glial cells outnumber neurons and provide supportive structure and metabolic function to the neuron.

Glick effect refers to statistical evidence of a lack of persistence that relates dropping out of high school or college with a high probability of divorce.

Glide means slide and refers to a type of accessory motion characterized by a specific point on one articulating surface coming in contact with a series of points on another surface.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is defined as a particularly destructive and fatal Glioma.

Gliomas refer to a type of brain tumor. Gliomas are a relatively fast growing brain tumor that arises from supporting glia cells. Gliomas are the most common infiltrative brain tumor, which make up approximately 40% to 50% of all brain tumors. The term Glioma is often used to describe all primary, intrinsic neoplasms of the brain and the spinal cord.

Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) refers to scale Axis V of the DSM-IV which is a scale that rates the individual's overall level of psychological health.

Global assumptions refer to fundamental beliefs that encompass all types of situations.