| Jarcho-Levin syndrome |
Extensive defects of the spine with associated defects in the ribs leading to a small, stiff thorax and pulmonary compromise.
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| James |
Its name is equivalent to Saint James in English; it is also known as San Salvador, after the first island discovered by Columbus in the Caribbean Sea. This island has an area of 585 km 2 and a maximum altitude of 907 metres. Marine iguanas, sea lions, fur seals, land and sea turtles, flamingos, dolphins and sharks are found here. There are a large number of goats and pigs, animals which were introduced by humans to the islands and have caused great harm to the endemic species. ...
Ãâó: www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Galapagos-Island...
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| jaundice |
Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. It is caused by the secretion of bile salts. Bile comes from the liver and aids the liver in the digestion of fats.
Ãâó: www.ecohealth101.org/glossary.html
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| jam |
A Jam was caused when logs snagged and piled up on river drive. Often requiring to be pried or dynamited loose.
Ãâó: collections.ic.gc.ca/gatineau/glossary.html
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| James |
(1870-1916) "In the phraseology of politics, a party too indifferent to the sorrow and sufferings of humanity to raise its voice in protest, is a moderate, practical party; whilst a party totally indifferent to the personality of leaders, or questions of leadership, but not to enthusiasm on every question affecting the well-being of the toiling masses, is an extreme, a dangerous party." "Revolution is never practical - until the hour of revolution strikes. ...
Ãâó: www.embassy.org.nz/encycl/c7encyc.htm
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