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Glycemic index Glycemic index. The glycemic index or glycaemic index (GI) is a number associated with a particular type of food that indicates the food's effect on a person's blood glucose (also called blood sugar) level. A value of 100 represents the standard, an equivalent amount of pure glucose.
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- The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the ability of carbohydrates to increase blood glucose levels, which can lead to weight gain and diabetes. Foods with a low GI cause blood levels to increase more slowly, thus avoiding spikes in glucose which are unhealthy and contribute to weight gain.
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- Medical Definition of GI. GI: 1. In medicine, commonly used abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine. 2. Outside of medicine, GI may stand for galvanized iron, general issue or government issue (as in GI Joe).
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glycemic index Definition of glycemic index. : a measure of the rate at which ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise; also : a ranking of foods according to the glycemic index —abbreviation GI.
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- Eukaryotic Cell Structures: The cell nucleus is only one type of cell organelle. The following cell structures can also be found in a typical animal eukaryotic cell: 1  Centrioles-help to organize the assembly of microtubules. 2  Chromosomes-house cellular DNA. 3  Cilia and Flagella-aid in cellular locomotion.
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gastrointestinal tract Definition of gastrointestinal tract. medical. : the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines.
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- GLYCEMIC INDEX DEFINED. The Glycemic Index (GI) reflects the type and/or quality of carbohydrates in a particular food or edible agent, and how a specific portion of this food reacts metabolically as it is digested in the human digestive tract.
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Geographical Indications A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place. geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (sometimes upper GI, UGI bleed, Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, gastrorrhagia) is gastrointestinal bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, commonly defined as bleeding arising from the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum.
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- : a measure of the rate at which ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise; also : a ranking of foods according to the glycemic index —abbreviation GI.
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Upper GI and small bowel series An upper GI and small bowel series is a set of x-rays taken to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. Barium enema is a related test.
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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding [edit on Wikidata] Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (sometimes upper GI, UGI bleed, Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, gastrorrhagia) is gastrointestinal bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, commonly defined as bleeding arising from the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. Blood may be observed in vomit (hematemesis) or in altered form in the stool (melena).
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Upper GI Series (Barium Swallow) What is an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series? An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium swallow), is a radiological test that is used to visualize the structures of the upper digestive system - the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
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GIF or gif. [jif or, sometimes, gif] /dʒɪf or, sometimes, gɪf/ Computers. 1. a set of standards and file format for storage of digital color images and short animations. 2. a file or image stored in this format.
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What does GI means in the USA army? 'GI is an old World War II term that means General Issue and Government issue. It was used to describe regulation equipment, but was applied to the common soldiers in WWII. So GI Joe sort of means 'Average Joe'.
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What Is the Glycemic Index (GI)? Glycemic Index (GI) is a measurement carried out on carbohydrate-containing foods and their impact on our blood sugar. GI is a relatively new way of analyzing foods. Previously, most meal plans designed to improve blood sugar analyzed the total amount of carbohydrates (including sugars and starches) in the foods themselves. GI goes beyond this approach, looking at the impact of foods on our actual blood sugar.
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- A Geographical Indication (GI) for wine is an indication that identifies the wine as originating in a region or locality where a given quality, reputation or other characteristics of the wine is essentially attributable to the geographical origin.he Geographical Indications Committee (GIC) is a statutory committee of Wine Australia, first established as a part of Wine Australia in 1994 and its role is to deal with applications for the determination of GIs in relation to both Australia and foreign countries.
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Glycemic index From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The glycemic index or glycaemic index (GI) is a number associated with a particular type of food that indicates the food's effect on a person's blood glucose (also called blood sugar) level. A value of 100 represents the standard, an equivalent amount of pure glucose. The GI represents the total rise in a person's blood sugar level following consumption of the food; it may or may not represent the rapidity of the rise in blood sugar.
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Geographic information system GIS redirects here. For other uses, see GIS (disambiguation). A geographic information system or (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or geographical data.
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History of GIS History of GIS. A GIS (geographic or geospatial information system) is a modern extension of traditional cartography with one fundamental similarity and two essential differences. The similarity lies in the fact that both a cartographic document and a GIS contain examples of a base map to which additional data can be added.
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GI Bill Overview The term GI Bill refers to any Department of Veterans Affairs education benefit earned by members of Active Duty, Selected Reserve and National Guard Armed Forces and their families. The benefit is designed to help servicemembers and eligible veterans cover the costs associated with getting an education or training.
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What Is the Glycemic Index (GI)? Glycemic Index (GI) is a measurement carried out on carbohydrate-containing foods and their impact on our blood sugar. GI is a relatively new way of analyzing foods.
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Practice Essentials Background. Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a potentially life-threatening abdominal emergency that remains a common cause of hospitalization. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is defined as bleeding derived from a source proximal to the ligament of Treitz.
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girder Full Definition of GIRDER. : a horizontal main structural member (as in a building or bridge) that supports vertical loads and that consists of a single piece or of more than one piece bound together.See girder defined for English-language learners.See girder defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. a horizontal main structural member (as in a building or bridge) that supports vertical loads and that consists of a single piece or of more than one piece bound together. See girder defined for English-language learners. See girder defined for kids.
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GI Bill GI Bill. any of various Congressional bills enacted to provide funds for college educations, home-buying loans, and other benefits for armed-services veterans.
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- Geographic information systems (GIS) is a term used to describe the collection and collation of various types of data in order to visually represent that data, most often in the form of charts or maps.