Category: J

A rare joint disease in which recurring bouts of arthritis affect multiple joints. The fingers show prominent ulnar deviation with subluxation of the metacarpals that can be reduced manually; typically there is no loss of cartilage or bone erosion. This syndrome has been associated with several diseases, including rheumatic fever, progressive systemic sclerosis, sarcoidosis, and…

Two cylinders that may be screwed together for lateral intestinal anastomosis without the use of sutures.  

The soundness of the anatomical and kinematic properties of a joint. Joint integrity can be diminished by anatomical, congenital, infectious, pathological, or traumatic processes.  

The injection of medicines and vaccines through the skin or intramuscularly without a needle. A nozzle ejects a fine spray of liquid at such speed as to penetrate but not harm the skin. The procedure is harmless and is especially useful in immunizing a great number of persons quickly and economically.  

A granule found within the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys. Juxtaglomerular cells secrete renin.  

A firm or enlarged lymph node lying beneath the sternocleidomastoid muscle, often associated with malignancy.  

A ganglion located on the root of the vagus nerve and lying in the upper portion of the jugular foramen.  

The depression in the petrosal portion of the temporal bone for the jugular vein.  

The opening in the base of the skull through which pass the sigmoid and inferior petrosal sinus and the 9th, 10th, and 11th cranial nerves.  

A skin flap moved from place to place by successively cutting one end and attaching it to a new site once vascularity is established on the stationary portion.