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Jejunum
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D007583 |
[The middle portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between DUODENUM and ILEUM. It represents about 2/5 of the remaining portion of the small intestine below duodenum.
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Jervell-Lange Nielsen Syndrome
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D029593 |
[A form of long QT syndrome that is associated with congenital deafness. It is characterized by abnormal cardioelectrophysiology involving the VOLTAGE-GATED POTASSIUM CHANNEL. It results from mutation of KCNQ1 gene (Subtype 1 or JLN1) or the KCNE1 gene (Subtype 2 or JLN2).
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Jet Lag Syndrome
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D020179 |
[A chronobiologic disorder resulting from rapid travel across a number of time zones, characterized by insomnia or hypersomnolence, fatigue, behavioral symptoms, headaches, and gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Cooper, Sleep, 1994, pp593-8)
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Jewelry
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D055498 |
[Objects of precious metal usually containing gems and worn to enhance personal appearance. Health concerns include possible contamination from lead content or bacteria.
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Jews
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D007585 |
[An ethnic group with historical ties to the land of ISRAEL and the religion of JUDAISM.
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Job Application
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D007586 |
[Process of applying for employment. It includes written application for employment or personal appearance.
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Job Description
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D007587 |
[Statement of the position requirements, qualifications for the position, wage range, and any special conditions expected of the employee.
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Job Satisfaction
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D007588 |
[Personal satisfaction relative to the work situation.
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Job Syndrome
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D007589 |
[Primary immunodeficiency syndrome characterized by recurrent infections and hyperimmunoglobulinemia E. Most cases are sporadic. Of the rare familial forms, the dominantly inherited subtype has additional connective tissue, dental and skeletal involvement that the recessive type does not share.
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Jogging
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D007590 |
[Running at a low rate of speed. It can be done as a means of conditioning or for general health and well being.
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Joint Capsule
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D017746 |
[The sac enclosing a joint. It is composed of an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE.
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Joint Capsule Release
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D057913 |
[Surgical procedure to relax the JOINT CAPSULE tissues in a joint that has a reduced range of motion due to CONTRACTURE or TISSUE ADHESIONS or joint deformities.
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
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D007591 |
[A private, voluntary, not-for-profit organization which establishes standards for the operation of health facilities and services, conducts surveys, and awards accreditation.
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Joint Deformities, Acquired
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D016916 |
[Deformities acquired after birth as the result of injury or disease. The joint deformity is often associated with rheumatoid arthritis and leprosy.
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Joint Diseases
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D007592 |
[Diseases involving the JOINTS.
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Joint Dislocations
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D004204 |
[Partial or incomplete displacement of an articulation.
, Displacement of bones from their normal positions at a joint.
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Joint Instability
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D007593 |
[Lack of stability of a joint or joint prosthesis.
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Joint Loose Bodies
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D007594 |
[Fibrous, bony, cartilaginous and osteocartilaginous fragments in a synovial joint. Major causes are osteochondritis dissecans, synovial chondromatosis, osteophytes, fractured articular surfaces and damaged menisci.
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Joint Prosthesis
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D007595 |
[Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999)
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Joints
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D007596 |
[Also known as articulations, these are points of connection between the ends of certain separate bones, or where the borders of other bones are juxtaposed.
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