Term | Definition | Pronunciation |
J | joule | |
jaundice | Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to excessive bilirubin in body | jawn´dis |
jaw | Bony structure of the mouth consisting of the mandible and the maxilla. | |
jealous | Fearful of the loss of affection or position. | |
jejun/o | jejunum (second part of the small intestines) | |
jejunal | Pertaining to the jejunum | |
jejunum | Part of the small intestine, connecting the duodenum to the ileum. | |
jerk | A sudden involuntary movement. | |
JOD | juvenile onset diabetes | |
joint capsule | The sac surrounding a joint. It is composed of an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner synovial membrane. | |
joints | The points of connection between the ends of certain bones. Also known as articulations | |
JRA | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis | |
jt. | joint | |
jug- | yoke | |
jugular veins | Large veins in the neck which return blood from the brain, face, and neck to the heart. Each side of the neck has two jugular veins, external and internal. | |
juxta- | near, close | |
JVD | jugular venous distention | |
JVP | jugular venous pulse | |