Gram

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Gram Definition by Healthwise:

Gram (g)

Some medical tests give results in grams (g). A gram (g) measures weight in the metric system. It is an amount equal to the weight of one milliliter or 16 drops of water. A gram is about 1/30 of an ounce.

Author: Jeannette Curtis
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated: May 25, 2007

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