| terra japonica | An extract from the leaves of Uncaria (Ourouparia) gambier (family Rubiaceae); an astringent. Commercial gambir is known as terra japonica. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| terra | The earth; earth. Terra alba [L, white earth. Barite, or heavy spar. Terra di Sienna. See Sienna. Origin: It. & L. See Terrace. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| cutaneous schistosomiasis japonica | Schistosomiasis caused by schistosoma japonicum. It is endemic in the far east and affects the bowel, liver, and spleen. (12 Dec 1998) |
| schistosomiasis japonica | Schistosomiasis caused by schistosoma japonicum. It is endemic in the far east and affects the bowel, liver, and spleen. (12 Dec 1998) |
| scopolia japonica | Japanese belladonna, the leaves, root, and seeds of which contain scopolamine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| encephalitis japonica | <pathology> An epidemic viral encephalitis that strikes populations in Japan and other East Asian countries, typically in summer months. Symptoms canresemble poliomyelitis, but the disease can also be virtually symptomless. (09 Oct 1997) |
| japonica | <botany> A species of Camellia (Camellia Japonica), a native of Japan, bearing beautiful red or white flowers. Many other genera have species of the same name. Origin: NL, Japanese, fr. Japonia Japan. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |