| jaw reflex | A spasmodic contraction of the temporal muscles following a downward tap on the loosely hanging mandible. Synonym: chin jerk, chin reflex, jaw jerk, mandibular reflex, masseter reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| jaw relation record | A registration of any positional relationship of the mandible in reference to the maxillae. These records may be any of the many vertical, horizontal, or orientation relations. (12 Dec 1998) |
| jaw repositioning | The changing of any relative position of the mandible to the maxillae, by altering the occlusion of the natural or artificial teeth or by surgical means. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jaw skeleton | That part of the skull derived from the embryonic pharyngeal arches; it comprises the facial bones of the facial skeleton (under bone) and is distinct from that part of the skull which forms the neurocranium or braincase. Synonym: cranium viscerale, visceral cranium, jaw skeleton, splanchnocranium. Origin: viscero-+ cranium Cartilaginous viscerocranium, those elements of the foetal skull derived from the second and succeeding pharyngeal arch cartilages. Membranous viscerocranium, membranous bones, developed in the foetal skull, that overlie maxillary and mandibular components of the first pharyngeal arch cartilage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jaw winking | A paradoxical movement of eyelids associated with movements of the jaw. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jaw, edentulous | The total absence of teeth from either the mandible or the maxilla, but not both. Total absence of teeth from both is mouth, edentulous. Partial absence of teeth in either is jaw, edentulous, partially. (12 Dec 1998) |
| jaw, edentulous, partially | Absence of teeth from a portion of the mandible and/or maxilla. (12 Dec 1998) |
| jaw-winking phenomenon | <syndrome> An increase in the width of the eye lids during chewing, sometimes with a rhythmic elevation of the upper lid when the mouth is open and ptosis when the mouth is closed. Synonym: Gunn phenomenon, Gunn's syndrome, jaw-winking phenomenon, jaw-working reflex, Marcus Gunn phenomenon, Marcus Gunn syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jaw-winking syndrome | <syndrome> An increase in the width of the eye lids during chewing, sometimes with a rhythmic elevation of the upper lid when the mouth is open and ptosis when the mouth is closed. Synonym: Gunn phenomenon, Gunn's syndrome, jaw-winking phenomenon, jaw-working reflex, Marcus Gunn phenomenon, Marcus Gunn syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jaw-working reflex | <syndrome> An increase in the width of the eye lids during chewing, sometimes with a rhythmic elevation of the upper lid when the mouth is open and ptosis when the mouth is closed. Synonym: Gunn phenomenon, Gunn's syndrome, jaw-winking phenomenon, jaw-working reflex, Marcus Gunn phenomenon, Marcus Gunn syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jawfoot | <zoology> See Maxilliped. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Jaworski's bodies | Mucous shreds in the gastric contents in hyperchlorhydria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Jaworski, Walery | <person> Polish physician, 1849-1924. See: Jaworski's bodies. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jay | <ornithology> Any one of the numerous species of birds belonging to Garrulus, Cyanocitta, and allied genera. They are allied to the crows, but are smaller, more graceful in form, often handsomely coloured, and usually have a crest. The European jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a large and handsomely coloured species, having the body pale reddish brown, lighter beneath; tail and wing quills blackish; the primary coverts barred with bright blue and black; throat, tail coverts, and a large spot on the wings, white. Called also jay pie, Jenny jay, and kae. The common blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata), and the related species, are brilliantly coloured, and have a large erectile crest. The California jay (Aphelocoma Californica), the Florida jay (A. Floridana), and the green jay (Xanthoura luxuosa), of Texas and Mexico, are large, handsome, crested species. The Canada jay (Perisoreus Canadensis), and several allied species, are much plainer and have no crest. See Blue jay, and Whisky jack. <zoology> Jay thrush, any one several species of Asiatic singing birds, of the genera Garrulax, Grammatoptila, and related genera of the family Crateropodidae; as; the white-throated jay thrush (G. Albogularis), of India. Origin: F. Geai, OF. Gai, jaj, perh. Fr. OHG. Gahi. Cf. Gay. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| jayet | <chemical> See Jet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| jargon |
the language of a specific group or class of people
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| jaundice |
A somewhat common condition in newborn babies, marked by a yellowing of the skin and caused by the immature liver's inability to process excess red blood cells. Treatment for mild cases will include allowing your baby to spend time in sunlight, though in more severe cases, the baby will be admitted to the hospital and placed under lights which synthesize the sun's rays (minus harmful UV radiation).
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| jaundice |
Yellow staining of the skin, sclera (eyes) and deeper tissues of the body. Caused by excessive amounts of bilirubin. Treated with phototherapy.
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| Japanese encephalitis |
a viral encephalitis that affects populations in Japan and other East Asian countries, typically in summer months. The virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. An effective vaccine is available for persons travelling for extended periods of time to rural areas of the endemic region.
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| jacket |
The paper outerwrap of a hardcover book. Also called a dust jacket or dust cover.
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| JA | French writer of sophisticated novels and short stories (1844-1924) |
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| JA | Swiss mathematician (1654-1705) |
| JA | French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557) |
| JA | French physicist and uathor of Charles's law which anticipated Gay-Lussac's law (1746-1823) |
| JA | French underwater explorer (born in 1910) |
| JA | French philosopher and critic |
| JA | French inventor who (with his brother Josef Michel Montgolfier) pioneered hot-air ballooning (1745-1799) |
| JA | French composer (1890-1962) |
| JA | French operatic composer (1799-1862) |
| JA | French architect (1713-1780) |
| JA | United States sculptor (born in Lithuania) who pioneered cubist sculpture (1891-1973) |
| JA | United States physiologist (born in Germany) who did research on parthenogenesis (1859-1924) |