| jejunoileal bypass | A surgical procedure consisting of the anastomosis of the proximal part of the jejunum to the distal portion of the ileum, so as to bypass the nutrient-absorptive segment of the small intestine, to treat morbid obesity. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| jejunoileal shunt | A surgical procedure consisting of the anastomosis of the proximal part of the jejunum to the distal portion of the ileum, so as to bypass the nutrient-absorptive segment of the small intestine, to treat morbid obesity. (12 Dec 1998) |
| jejunoileitis | Inflammation of the jejunum and ileum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jejunoileostomy | Establishment of a new communication between the jejunum and the ileum. Origin: jejuno-+ ileum + G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| jejunojejunostomy | An anastomosis between two portions of jejunum. Origin: jejuno-+ jejuno-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| jejunoplasty | A corrective surgical procedure on the jejunum. Origin: jejuno-+ G. Plastos, molded (05 Mar 2000) |
| jejunostomy | Surgical formation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the jejunum, usually for enteral hyperalimentation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| jejunotomy | Incision into the jejunum. Origin: jejuno-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| jejunum | <anatomy> The portion of the small intestine that extends from the duodenum to the ileum. Synonym: intestinum jejunum. (13 Nov 1997) |
| jelerang | <zoology> A large, handsome squirrel (Sciurus Javensis), native of Java and Southern Asia. Synonym: Java squirrel. Origin: Native name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Jellinek formula | A method of estimating the prevalence of alcoholism in a nation's population, based on the assumption that a predictable proportion of persons addicted to alcohol die of cirrhosis of the liver. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Jellinek, Edward | <person> British physician specializing in alcohol-related disorders, 1890-1963. See: Jellinek formula. (05 Mar 2000) |
| jelly | Origin: Formerly gelly, gely, F. Gelee jelly, frost, fr. Geler to freeze. L. Gelare; akin to gelu frost. See Gelid. 1. Anything brought to a gelatinous condition; a viscous, translucent substance in a condition between liquid and solid; a stiffened solution of gelatin, gum, or the like. 2. The juice of fruits or meats boiled with sugar to an elastic consistence; as, currant jelly; calf's-foot jelly. Jelly bag, a bag through which the material for jelly is strained. Jelly mold, a mold for forming jelly in ornamental shapes. <botany> Jelly plant, Australian name of an edible seaweed (Eucheuma speciosum), from which an excellent jelly is made. Jelly powder, an explosive, composed of nitroglycerin and collodion cotton; so called from its resemblance to calf's-foot jelly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| jelly fungus | Any of several fungi in the order Tremellales, which are characterised by gelatinous fruiting bodies. (09 Oct 1997) |
| jellyfish | <zoology> Any one of the acalephs, especially. One of the larger species, having a jellylike appearance. See Medusa. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |