globulin
- n a family of proteins found in blood and milk and muscle and in plant seed
globus pallidus
- n the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus
glockenspiel
- n a percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers
glogg
- n Scandinavian punch made of claret and aquavit with spices and raisins and orange peel and sugar
glomerular capsule
- n thin double membrane surrounding the glomerulus of a nephron
glomerulonephritis
- n nephritis marked by inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidney; characterized by decreased production of urine and by the presence of blood and protein in the urine and by edema
glomerulus
- n a small intertwined group of capillaries in the malpighian body; it filters the blood during urine formation
gloom
- n a state of partial or total darkness
he struck a match to dispel the gloom - n a feeling of melancholy apprehension
- n an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
gloom pervaded the office
gloominess
- n an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
- n a feeling of melancholy apprehension
- n the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness
gloomy dean
- n English prelate noted for his pessimistic sermons and articles (1860-1954)