Func´tion. [L. fungor, to perform.] The action of an organ or system of organs.

Fun´gi-form. [L. fungus and forma.] Having terminations like the head of a fungus, or a mushroom.

Gan´gli-on, -a. [Gr.] An enlargement in the course of a nerve.

Gas´tric. [Gr. γαστηρ, gastēr, the stomach.] Belonging to the stomach.

Gas-troc-ne´mi-us. [Gr. γαστηρ, gastēr, the stomach, and κνημη, knēmē, the leg.] The name of large muscles of the leg.

Gel´a-tin. [L. gelo, to congeal.] A concrete animal substance, transparent and soluble in water.

Gle´noid. [Gr. γληνη, glēnē, a cavity.] A term applied to some articulate cavities of bones.

Glos´sa. [Gr.] The tongue. Names compounded with this word are applied to muscles of the tongue.

Glos´so-Pha-ryn´gi-al. Relating to the tongue and pharynx.

Glot´tis. [Gr.] The narrow opening at the upper part of the larynx.