global

global definition - medical

glob·al (glōˈbəl)

adjective
  1. Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
  2. Of or involving the entire earth; worldwide.
  3. Comprehensive; total.
  4. Of or relating to the eyeball.

Related Forms:

  • globˈal·ly adverb

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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