Glossary of Medical Terms – J

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Jamaican Dogwood

A powerful sedative

Jaundice

A yellowing of the skin, sclerae, and other tissues due to excess circulating bilirubin. Mild jaundice, best seen by examining the sclerae in natural light, is usually detectable when serum bilirubin reaches 2 to 2.5 mg/dL, decreased ability to metabolize bilirubin

Jejunum

Section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum

JI

Jejunoileal

JIB

Jejunoileal Bypass

Joint Arthropathy

Any disease which effects the bony joints of the body

Joint Pain

Pain, swelling, stiffness, and/or warmth in your joints. In the absence of an injury, pain in one or more of your joints often is caused by inflammation or infection. Persistent pain or pain that occurs soon after a viral infection requires your doctor’s attention.

JS

Jejunal Segment

Jugale

Craniometric point at the union of the temporal and frontal processes of the zygomatic bone

Juxta

Combining form meaning situated near or adjoining

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