Word Part | Definition |
J | joule |
jaundice | Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to excessive bilirubin in body |
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 |