Definitions
- Joint Pain
In medicine, arthralgia (literally: "joint pain", from "arthros" = "joint" and "-algia" denoting "pain") is the presence of painful joints in the absence of frank arthritis. It is present in a number of rheumatological diseases, most notably lupus erythematosus.
- Joint sprain
- Joints
----A joint is the location at which two bones make contact. Structurally, the joints are classified as:*fibrous - bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue.*cartilaginous - bones are connected by cartilage.*synovial - there is a space (synovial cavity) between the articulating bones.Functionally, they can be classified as:*synarthrosis - permit no movement.*amphiarthrosis - permit little movement.*diarthrosis - permit a variety of movements (e.g. flexion, adduction, pronation). ...
- Jolivette
- Jordan
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, commonly called Dar Abo Husein (Arabic أردنّ, transliterated ʼUrdunn), is a country in the Middle East. It is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the north-east, Saudi Arabia to the east and south, and Israel and West Bank to the west. It shares with Israel the coastlines of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Dead Sea. Jordan's main religion is Islam and its main language is Arabic.
- Joubert Syndrome
Joubert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the area of the brain that controls balance and coordination. The disorder is characterized by absence or underdevelopment of a part of the brain called the cerebellar vermis and a malformed brain stem. The most common features include ataxia (lack of muscle control), an abnormal breathing pattern called hypernea, sleep apnea, abnormal eye and tongue movements, and hypotonia. ...
- Journaling
Journaling is a technique for reducing stress by writing about stressful events in your life.
- JRA
# Jewish Relief Agency# Japanese Red Army# Japan Racing Association - Horse-racing# Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis# JAPAN REPTILE ASSOCIATION in Japanese
- Juglans nigra
The Black Walnut (Juglans nigra L.) is a native of eastern North America, where it grows, mostly alongside rivers, from southern Ontario, Canada west to southeast South Dakota, south to Georgia and southwest to central Texas.
- Juice Therapy
Fruit and vegetable juices, alternative practitioners believe, stimulate digestion, bolster the immune system, and help to eliminate toxins from the body. Some believe that juices can also help heal infections and cure stomach ulcers.
- junctional nevus - JUNK-shun-ul NEE-vus
A mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma.
- Juniper
Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. Depending on taxonomic viewpoint, there are between 50-67 species of juniper, widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere, from the arctic, south to tropical Africa in the Old World, and to the mountains of Central America in the New World.
- Justice
Justice is a concept involving the fair, moral, and impartial treatment of all persons, especially in law. It is often seen as the continued effort to do what is "right." In most of all cases what one regards as "right" is determined by consulting the majority, employing logic, or referring to divine authority, in the case of religion. If a person lives under a certain set law in a certain country, justice is considered making the person follow the law and be punished if not.
- Juvenile Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), especially after eating. All types of diabetes mellitus share similar symptoms and complications at advanced stages. Hyperglycemia itself can lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis. ...
- juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia -
A rare form of childhood leukemia in which cancer cells often spread into tissues such as the skin, lung, and intestines.
- Juvenile primary lateral sclerosis
Juvenile primary lateral sclerosis is a rare disorder characterized by the progressive weakness and stiffness in arm, leg, and facial muscles.
Symptoms of juvenile primary lateral sclerosis begin in early childhood and progress over a period of 15 to 20 years. Early symptoms include difficulty with balance, clumsiness, weakness and stiffness in the legs, and muscle spasms. With time, weakness and stiffness in the arms and hands occur, as do slurred speech, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile arthritis is a type of arthritis typically affects children before the age of sixteen. Most children with juvenile arthritis have a form of rheumatoid arthritis, the symptoms of which are identical to the adult kind. In many cases the condition is outgrown at a later age.
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