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Graft harvest
A graft 'harvest' is the procedure of taking body material for use in a graft, such as a ligament graft, a meniscus graft or a bone graft. Page updated October 2023 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Graft impingement
Graft impingement is when a graft, such as a cruciate ligament reconstruction graft, interferes with the smooth functioning of the joint by scraping along the sharp edge of bone or by bunching up into a lump.
Graft versus host
A graft versus host reaction is when a transplant reacts against the host, and the person becomes unwell as a result.
Graze
A graze is a superficial injury where the knee is scraped along a rough surface, eg the road.
Gross anatomy
Gross anatomy means anatomy that you can see with your eyes, not needing to use a microscope to see the individual cells.
Growth factors
A growth factor is a naturally occurring protein capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation.
Growth plate
The growth plate or physis is a region near the end of the bone from which the new bone cells develop before the person reaches maturity, when it closes.
Growth spurt
The growth spurt is that period in teenage years when an adolescent grows very suddenly.