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A family of oncogenes that can transform some normal cells (e.g., rat embryo cells) into cancer cells. All members of this family can bind to activating protein-1 (AP-1) sites and to specific DNA sequences.
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Jumping frenchmen of maine
A condition characterized by a sudden, single, sometimes violent movement or cry that occurs in response to a sharp, unexpected sound or touch. The individual may also blurt out whatever was being thought of at the time of the stimulus. The condition may begin in childhood and be lifelong. It has been most frequently described…
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Julian date
In medical records, identifying a calendar date by using a code for the day of the year. Each day is numbered sequentially from 1 through 365, or 366 on leap years.
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Juicing
The conversion of vegetables and fruits into consumable liquids.
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Grapefruit juice
A drink derived from a fruit rich in chemicals called flavonoids, which impair the metabolism of drugs processed by the liver’s cytochrome P 450 system. Patients should be advised that the juice alters the performance of several important drugs, including warfarin, steroids, calcium channel blockers, statins, second-generation antihistamines, protease inhibitors, and others.
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Fruit juice
The liquid expressed when fruit is compressed. Fruit juice contains water, vitamin C, sugars, pulp, minerals such as calcium, and varying amounts of acid and other biologically active chemicals.
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Jugum petrosum
An eminence on the petrous section of the temporal bone showing the position of the superior semicircular canal.
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Jugum penis
A forceps for temporarily compressing the penis.
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Jugulation
The sudden arrest of a disease by therapeutic means.
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Jugulate
To quickly arrest a process or disease by therapeutic measures.
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