Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Judgment sample
A research cohort whose members are chosen because they share a common set of qualities. Because of the selection criteria used in assembling the group, the judgment sample is not random, and the conclusions drawn from research on such a sample do not have broad applicability to the larger community.
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Judgment of line orientation test
A neuropsychiatric test to assess visual/spatial orientation. The full test consists of 30 items (a shorter version consists of 15).
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Substituted judgment
Instructions regarding patients’ wishes from significant others, usually with respect to their preferences for life support, drug therapy, fluid infusions, or supplemental nutrition. Substituted judgments are relied upon when patients are unable to advocate for themselves, and are generally respected by health care workers, but their validity in representing the actual desires of patients has…
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Journaling
Keeping a diary or journal as a means of self-exploration, stress reduction, or enlightenment. Studies have shown that journaling can help relieve symptoms of disease such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. It has also been found to improve socialization and relieve depression in seniors who are in journaling workshops with others.
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Jones fracture
A transverse fracture of the proximal diaphysis, approx. 34 in from the base of the fifth metatarsal. This fracture is commonly confused with an avulsion fracture of the styloid process of the fifth metatarsal. The distinction is important because the true Jones fracture often results in a nonunion if the fracture is not properly identified…
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Jones criteria
The criteria for diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever.
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Ulnomeniscal-triquetral joint
The functional articulation of the distal ulna, articular disk, and triquetrum. The disk may subluxate following injury or with arthritis and block supination of the forearm.
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Tarsometatarsal joint
A joint composed of three arthrodial joints, the bones of which articulate with the bases of the metatarsal bones.
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Sutural joint
An articulation between two cranial or facial bones.
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Spheroid joint
A multiaxial joint with spheroid surfaces.
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