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Goldbrick

Goldbrick refers to something that appears valuable but is worthless. Goldbrick also refers to a person who shirks assigned work or does it without proper effort. Goldbrick also means to shirk duty; to cheat or swindle.

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Golden mean

Golden mean refers to the rule Aristotle suggested people follow to avoid excesses and to live a life of moderation.

Golem effect

Golem effect it is when negative expectations of an individual cause a decrease in that individual’s performance.

Golgi tendon organs (GTO)

- Golgi tendon organs (GTO) : Golgi tendon organ (GTOs) refer to a tension receptor located in series with skeletal muscle. It is a receptor that responds to the contraction of a muscle

Gomphosis

Gomphosis is defined as a type of immovable articulation, as of a tooth inserted into its bony socket.

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Gonadal sex

Gonadal sex is defined as sex as indicated by the presence of ovaries (female) or testes (male).

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Gonadotropins

Gonadotropins refer to hormonal substances that stimulate the functions of the testes and ovaries.

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Gonads

Gonads refer to the primary endocrine glands in men (testes) and women (ovaries) that influence sexuality

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