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jaundice | (jawn´dis) A condition characterised by high blood bilirubin levels and staining of the tissues with bilirubin, which imparts a yellow color to the skin and mucous membranes. |
jejuno- | (je-ju'no) Prefix signifying some relation to jejunum; as jejunoduodenal, jejunitis, jejunectomy, jejunostomy. |
jejunum | (je-ju´num) The middle portion of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum. |
joint capsule | The fibrous tissue that encloses the joint cavity of a synovial joint. |
joint mouse | (joint mous), Small, movable calcific body in or near a joint, most com¬monly knee joint. |
joule (J) | The unit of energy; the work done when a force of 1 N acts on an object along a distance of 1 m. |
jugular | (jug'u-lar) adjective, Latin jugulum = neck. Of or pertaining to region of throat or neck, specifically to jugular vein. |
juxta- | (juks'tah-) Prefix meaning by side of, near; as juxtaspinal, juxtopyloric, justa-articular, situated or occurring near part specified. |
juxta-articular | Adjacent to a joint. |
juxtaposition | (juks"tah-po-zish'un). A placing or being placed end to end or side by side; apposition. |
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