Jaundice
/ˈdʒɔːndɪs/
A medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, arising from excess of the pigment bilirubin.
Jejunum
/dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/
The part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum, where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Joint
/dʒɔɪnt/
A structure in the human body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.
Joint Capsule
/dʒɔɪnt ˈkæpsjuːl/
An envelope surrounding a synovial joint, composed of an outer fibrous layer and an inner synovial membrane.
Jugular Veins
/ˈdʒʌɡjʊlər veɪnz/
Veins in the neck that drain blood from the head, brain, and face back toward the heart.
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
/ˌdʒʌkstəɡləˈmɛrjʊlər ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/
A specialized structure in the kidney that regulates blood pressure and the filtration rate of the glomerulus.
Juxtamedullary Nephron
/ˌdʒʌkstəmɛˈdʌləri ˈnɛfrɒn/
A type of nephron with loops of Henle that extend deep into the renal medulla, vital for concentrating urine.