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gca

 

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Noun gca has 1 sense
  1. ground-controlled approach, GCA - aircraft landing in bad weather in which the pilot is talked down by ground control using precision approach radar
    --1 is a kind of aircraft landing, airplane landing

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GCA

Description:

GCA stands for Giant Cell Arteritis. It is a type of vasculitis, causing inflammation in the walls of medium and large arteries.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Medical Condition

  • Noun: GCA refers to a chronic inflammatory disease affecting medium and large arteries, especially those in the head and neck.
  • Example sentence: GCA is commonly characterized by severe headaches, scalp tenderness, and vision problems.

Sense 2: Abbreviation

  • Noun: GCA is an abbreviation for Good Clinical Practice, a set of international quality standards for clinical trials.
  • Example sentence: Researchers must adhere to GCA guidelines to ensure ethical conduct during clinical trials.

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