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Fovea

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L. fovea = a pit. In ophthalmology it applies to the central depression in the retina.

Frontal

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L. frons = forehead.

Fundus

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L. fundus = bottom.

Geniculate

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L. geniculatus = with bended knee, from L. geniculum, diminutive of genu = knee. Used in anatomy to describe bent, knee-like structures (eg. ganglion geniculatum, nucleus geniculatum...)

Genitalia

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L. genitalis = pertaining to reproduction.

Genu

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L. genu = the knee, but used in anatomy of any bent structure.

Glabella

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L. glabellus = smooth. Name for the prominence on the frontal bone just above the nose.

Glans

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L. glans = acorn. Used for the head of the penis, which is shaped somewhat like an acorn.

Gubernaculum

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L. gubernaculum = helm or little governor; from gubernare = to control, and the diminutive suffix -culum. The gubernaculum of the testis is the fetal cord which is guiding their descent…

Gyrus

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Gr. gyros = a circle, and L. gyrus = circle, circuit, career. Refers to convolution between grooves of the brain.