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gachaponSynonym of gacha (“a small toy sold in a plastic capsule; a vending machine selling such toys”).gaffsmanAlternative form of gaffman.gagwomanA woman writer or woman performer of gags.galactan(biochemistry) A polysaccharide consisting of many galactose residues.galactinA white waxy substance found in the sap of the South American cow tree (Galactodendron).galangin(organic chemistry) A flavanol, 3,5,7-trihydroxy-2-phenylchromen-4-one, found in some types of galangalgalardinSynonym of ilomastat.galaxian(astronomy) Of or pertaining to a galaxygalbacin(organic chemistry) The dioxole 5-[(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-3,4-dimethyloxolan-2-yl]-1,3-benzodioxole, present in the magnolia Talauma hodgsonii, that is an anticancer agentgalectin(biochemistry) A lectin that binds galactosidesgalileon(physics) A theorised scalar field which is a local modification of gravity in some forms of string theory.gallerin(biochemistry) An antibiotic protein found in the brain of the wax moth larva.gallocinA bacteriocin present in Streptococcus gallolyticusgallogen(medicine) ellagic acidgallopin(obsolete) An underservant in the kitchen; a scullion, or cook's errand boy.gambeson(historical) A defensive garment formerly in use for the body, made of cloth stuffed and quilted, often worn as padding under armor.gambicinAn antimicrobial peptide present in the mosquito Anopheles gambiaegambisonAlternative form of gambeson.gambroonA kind of twilled linen cloth for clothes lining.gameplanAlternative form of game plan.gamesmanOne who engages in gamesmanship.ganglionAn encapsulated collection of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.gangreenObsolete form of gangrene.gangsmanA member of a gang of workers, especially at a dock; a dock porter.gankyrin(biochemistry) An oncoprotein, having multiple ankyrin repeats, that forms part of a proteasomegarancin(organic chemistry) Alternative spelling of garancinegardevinA large bottle or jug for holding wine.garkleinEllipsis of garklein recorder.garnison(Early Modern, rare) garrison (military post or the troops stationed at it)garnysonAlternative form of garnison.garrisonA permanent military post.gartanin(organic chemistry) A xanthone, 1,3,5,8-tetrahydroxy-2,4-bis(3-methylbut-2-enyl)xanthen-9-one, present in mangosteengashaponAlternative form of gacha (“a small toy sold in a plastic capsule; a vending machine selling such toys”).gaussianAlternative letter-case form of Gaussian.gauvison(archaic, Northern England, especially Yorkshire) Alternative spelling of gorbuson.gavelman(law, historical) A tenant liable to tribute.gawvison(archaic, Northern England) Alternative spelling of gorbuson.gegenion(physical chemistry, physics) A counterion: an ion of opposite charge to another in an electrochemical or ion transport system.gekkotan(zoology) Any member of the Gekkota infraorder of reptiles, the geckos.gelationThe formation of a solid by cooling; freezing.gelsolin(biology) An actin-binding protein that is a key regulator of actin filament assembly and disassembly.gemshornAn instrument of the ocarina family, historically made from the horn of a chamois, goat, or other animal.genarianAn elderly person, especially one over the age of 60.genistin(organic chemistry) An isoflavone glycoside extracted from soybeangentisin(archaic, organic chemistry) gentianingeomycinAny of a group of plant antibiotics related to oxytetracyclinegephyrin(biochemistry) A protein associated with synapses.geraniin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin found in geraniums.germaninSynonym of suramin.germogen(biology) A polynuclear mass of protoplasm, not divided into separate cells, from which certain ova are developed.gerospanThe length of time in one's life where one is geriatric.gestagen(biochemistry, steroids) progestagenghitternAlternative spelling of gittern.ghostbanSynonym of shadowban.gintoninA glycolipoprotein fraction isolated from ginseng.girlyman(slang, derogatory) An effeminate man.gitostinA particular steroid glycoside.glamazon(colloquial) A tall glamorous woman.glassmanA person who manufactures glass.glassmenplural of glassmanglobulin(biochemistry) Any of a group of simple proteins, soluble in water only in the presence of salts, that are coagulated by heatglomalin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein found in soil, important in the storage of carbongloverin(biochemistry) An inducible antibacterial protein present in the pupae of the giant silk moth Hyalophoraglucagon(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, produced by the pancreas, that opposes the action of insulin by stimulating the production of sugarglucogenArchaic form of glycogen.glucosan(biochemistry) Synonym of glucan.gluhweinA type of mulled wine from German-speaking countries made from red wine with cinnamon and other herbs and spices.glutelinA minor protein (along with gluten and gliadin) in wheat.glutenin(biochemistry) A glutelin protein in wheat.glycerin(American spelling) Alternative spelling of glycerine.glycinin(biochemistry) Any of the main proteins found in soybean.glycipanA form of proteoglycanglycocin(biochemistry, dated) glycineglycogen(biochemistry) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.glyconin(obsolete) An emulsion of glycerol and egg yolk, formerly used as an ointment, or as a vehicle for medicines, etc.glycosan(biochemistry) Any polysaccharide (consisting of many glycose residues)glypican(biochemistry) Any of a family of heparan sulfate proteoglycans, anchored to the cell surface via a covalent linkage to glycosylphosphatidylinositol.gnathionA craniometric point, being the lowest part of the middle line of the mandible.gnatwrenAny of several birds of various genera in the family Polioptilidae which are browner and more thickset, and have proportionally shorter tails and longer bills, than their relatives the soft blue-grey gnatcatchers.goadsmanAlternative form of goadman.goatskinThe skin of a goat, especially when cured and used as a material for clothing, tents, etc.gobaloon(Ireland, slang) An oaf or fool.godsdamn(vulgar, nonstandard, slang, fiction, fantasy) An expression of anger, surprise, or frustration.godwoman(India, colloquial, derogatory) A charismatic female guru.gombroonIranian pottery.gommelin(chemistry, dated) dextringonfalon(heraldry) Alternative form of gonfanon.gonfanon(heraldry) A banner with three "tails", typically with the middle one longer than the others, and three loops at the top representing where it would have been attached to a pole.gorbuson(archaic, Nottinghamshire) A stupid person; a simpleton; an idiot.gorgerinSynonym of gorget (“wimple (clothing); necklace, neck-ornamentation”).gorgonin(biochemistry) A complex protein frequently containing appreciable quantities of iodine and bromine that makes up the horny skeleton of typical gorgonians.goshdarn(US, euphemistic) goddamngoshdurn(US, euphemistic) goddamngownsmanOne whose professional habit is a gown, such as a divine, a lawyer, or a member of certain English universities.graminan(biochemistry) A fructan present in the stems of cerealsgranatinEither of two ellagitannins, granatin A or granatin B, derived from pomegranatesgrandsonA son of one's child.granulinAny of a family of secreted glycosylated peptides that affect cell growth.gravamenA grievance complained of.gravelinAlternative form of gravelling.graviton(particle physics) A hypothetical gauge boson that regulates the gravitational force. It would have a spin of 2 and zero rest mass.gregatin(biochemistry) A kind of fungal metabolite containing a 2-methylfuran-3-one with three other side chains, including a hexene or hexadiene at ring position 2 and an acyl at position 4.gridelinHaving a dusky color between white and red; gray-violet.gridironAn instrument of torture on which people were secured before being burned by fire.grifolin(organic chemistry) The phenol 5-methyl-2-[(2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienyl]benzene-1,3-diol present in some mushroomsgrifonin(biochemistry) Any of a group of peptides, derived from the protein griffithsin, that has antiviral propertiesgrillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).griptionThe property of gripping and providing traction.grizelinArchaic form of gridelin.groschen(numismatics) Any of several obsolete European silver coins.grounden(archaic) past participle of grindguaiacanAlternative form of guaiacum.guanidinAlternative form of guanidine.guanoxan(pharmacology) A sympatholytic drug.guanylin(biochemistry) A 15 amino acid polypeptide, secreted by goblet cells in the colon, that acts as an agonist of the guanylyl cyclase receptor GC-C and regulates electrolyte and water transport in intestinal and renal epithelia.guardeenPronunciation spelling of guardian.guardianSomeone who guards, watches over, or protects.guayacanAny of various trees of Latin America which typically have strong, hard wood.gueedman(Scotland) A leadergueridonA small table supported by one or more columns, or sculptural human or mythological figures, often with a circular top.guitalin(music) A musical instrument that is a hybrid between a banjo and a mandolin (despite its name).gumphion(historical) A flag or banner carried in a funeral procession.gumption(UK, Ireland) Common sense, initiative, resourcefulness.gunation(linguistics) The process or an instance of a word being subjected to gunating.gunwomanA female gunman.gymnocinAny of a group of cytotoxic cyclic ethers found in dinoflagellates of the genus Gymnodiniumgynecian(archaic) Of or relating to women.gypseian(obsolete, rare) Of or relating to gypsies.gyration(also figuratively) The act of turning or whirling, especially around a fixed axis or centre; a circular or spiral motion; rotation.gyrotron(physics) A type of microwave generator employing cyclotron resonance coupling between microwave fields and a beam of electrons.