(gon )

Czech pathologist, 1866–1936.

G. complex A small, sharply defined shadow in radiographs of the lung seen in certain cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. It represents the necrotic, calcified remains of the primary lesion of tuberculosis. The mycobacteria within the lesion may remain viable and be the source of endogenous and generalized reinfection with tuberculosis. SYN: Ghon tubercle.

G. tubercle Ghon complex.