gi series
- n diagnostic tests of the alimentary canal; usually involves inserting a contrast medium (such as barium sulfate) and taking an X-ray
gi tract
- n tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
gia
- n a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state
giacometti
- n Swiss sculptor and painter known for his bronze sculptures of elongated figures (1901-1966)
giacomo della chiesa
- n pope who founded the Vatican service for prisoners of war during World War I (1854-1922)
giacomo meyerbeer
- n German composer of operas in a style that influenced Richard Wagner (1791-1864)
giacomo puccini
- n Italian operatic composer noted for the dramatic realism of his operas (1858-1924)
giambattista lulli
- n French composer (born in Italy) who was the court composer to Louis XIV and founded the national French opera (1632-1687)
gian carlo menotti
- n United States composer (born in Italy) of operas (born in 1911)
gianbattista bodoni
- n Italian printer who designed the Bodoni font (1740-1813)