Word origins

• fucoidResembling or relating to seaweeds of the genus Fucus.
• fundatrigeniaAn offspring of a fundatrix.
• GabbathaThe Aramaic name of a place in Jerusalem, thought to be the place of the trial of Jesus before his crucifixion
• gaidic acidAn acid obtained from hypogaeic acid.
• galactagogueA substance that induces lactation.
• galactinAn amorphous, gelatinous substance containing nitrogen, found in milk and other animal fluids. It resembles peptone, and is variously regarded as a coagulating or emulsifying agent.
• galactoidMilk-like.
• galactophorousMilk-carrying
• galactorrheaLactation (the secretion of milk from nipples) that is not associated with childbirth or nursing.
• GalalithA product, resembling celluloid and made from casein, that was an early substitute for ivory.
• galeanthropyThe mental condition of thinking that one has become a cat, which is usually manifested in the adoption of feline mannerisms and habits.
• galeophobiaThe irrational fear of sharks or dogfish.
• galliambusA verse consisting of four Ionics a minore, with variations and substitutions.
• galvanoglyphyglyphography
• gamergateA worker insect that can become capable of reproducing when the queen has died.
• gammaretrovirusAny retrovirus of the genus Gammaretrovirus.
• gamo-marriage
• -gamousHaving the specified number or form of marriage.
• -gamyUsed to form nouns describing forms of marriage.
• ganoidHaving a smooth, shining surface, as if polished or enameled: specifically applied to those scales or plates of fishes which are generally of an angular form and composed of a bony or hard horny tissue overlaid with enamel.
• ganomaliteA trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing calcium, lead, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.
• ganophylliteA monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.
• gargalesisHeavy tickling often leading to laughter.
• gastraphetesA hand-held crossbow used by the Ancient Greeks.
• -gastriaOf or relating to the stomach.
• gastro-Of or relating to the stomach.
• gastrologythe scientific study of the stomach
• gastrorrhagiaA hemorrhage from the stomach, also known as a gastric hemorrhage.
• geic acidHumin.
• geisonThe part of the entablature that projects outward from the top of the frieze, frieze course, or architrave.
• geitonogamyTransfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of the same plant.
• gelasmaLaughter.
• gelastOne who tends to laugh; a laugher.
• geliophobiaFear of laughter.
• GelloA female demon or revenant who threatens the reproductive cycle by causing infertility, spontaneous abortion, and infant mortality.
• gelogenicInducing or provoking laughter; laughable.
• geloscopyDivination by means of laughter.
• gelotologyThe study of humour and laughter, and its effects on the body.
• gelotophileA person who actively seeks and establishes situations in which others may laugh at them.
• gelotophobiaAn abnormal and persistent fear of being laughed at.
• geneagenesisSynonym of metagenesis.
• genearchThe chief of a family, clan, or tribe.
• -genesisorigin
• genethliaconA birthday ode.
• genio-chin
• geno-genetics - e.g. genotype
• genosomeA lipid-DNA complex used for gene delivery in gene therapy
• gentiopicrinA bitter glycoside ((5R-trans)-5-ethenyl-6-(b-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-5,6-dihydro-1H,3H-pyrano[3,4-c]pyran-1-one) found in gentians
• -genyproduction
• geo-earth
• geomorilandowners
• geoponicRelating to tillage of the earth, soil, or agriculture.
• geoponicsthe science of agriculture
• geosminA bacterial derivative of decahydronaphthalene that has a strong earthy smell and is the material responsible for petrichor and for the earthy taste of beetroot.
• gephyrinA protein associated with synapses.
• gephyrophobiaAn inordinate fear of bridges, especially crossing bridges.
• GerasimA transliteration of the Belarusian male given name Гера́сім (Hjerásim)
• geriarchyRule by the elderly.
• gerocomyMedical treatment of the elderly.
• geronticOf or pertaining to old age or the elderly.
• geronto-Forms terms relating to old age or elderly people.
• GerrhaAn ancient city on the Persian Gulf, in modern-day Saudi Arabia.
• giga-In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 10⁹ (short scale billion or long scale milliard).
• gigantomachyThe battle of the Giants (offspring of Gaia, according to Hesiod conceived from the spilt blood of Uranus) against the Olympian gods.
• gigantomastiaAn extreme form of macromastia, usually with more than 2.5 kilograms of excess tissue.
• gignomenon"Becoming," as opposed to "Being"; a phenomenon considered as occurrence rather than appearance.
• ginglymusA hinge joint.
• GlauceAny of a number of characters in Greek mythology.
• glaucopeA person with dark hair and blue eyes.
• gleneThe pupil or eyeball.
• glio-Gliomatous.
• glochidA small, detachable, irritant spine occurring in dense clusters in the areoles of certain cacti such as the prickly pear.
• glochidiateHaving barbs
• glochidiumThe larva or young of the mussel.
• gloeaA gluey mucoid substance secreted by some protozoans and other simple organisms.
• gloeo-Having the character of glue; sticky.
• GlosaA constructed language intended to be used by the global scientific community.
• -glossiaUsed to form nouns relating to the tongue.
• glossocomonA kind of winch used to hoist patients.
• glossohyalThe tongue bone, specifically the lingual plate, which is a dermal toothed bone that covers or fuses with the basihyal.
• glossologyThe science of language; linguistics.
• -glotlanguage
• glottologyThe science of languages
• glucicPertaining to, or obtained from, sugar
• gluco-sweetness
• glucousSweet-tasting.
• glyco-Sugars.
• glycocollglycine
• glyptodontAny edentate of an extinct clade of South American armadillos which is identified either as family †Glyptodontidae or as subfamily †Glyptodontinae of family Chlamyphoridae.
• -gnathForming nouns relating to the jaws or mouthparts.
• gnatho-Jaw.
• gnathopodA maxilliped.
• gnomologyA collection of, or a treatise on, maxims, grave sentences, or reflections.
• gnomonicsThe science, art and craft of designing and constructing sundials.
• gnoscopineAn alkaloid found in certain species of poppy.
• -gnosyScientific knowledge of a subject.
• golden eagleA large bird of prey, Aquila chrysaetos, that hunts while soaring.
• Golden HornA major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.
• gomphiasisA disease of the teeth that causes them to loosen and fall out of their sockets.
• gomphosisA type of fibrous, immovable joint such as the one between the teeth and the alveolar bone.