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Glossary:
Geriatrics
Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in older people and with problems related to aging.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises because of slowed fluid drainage from the eye. If untreated, glaucoma may damage the optic nerve and other parts of the eye, causing loss of vision or even blindness. The elderly, African-Americans, and people with family histories of the disease are at greatest risk.
Glucose
A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that is the body’s main source of energy. It can be consumed or given through an IV if the level of blood glucose is too low, as in hypoglycemia.