Glossary of Terms

This glossary of terms is meant to help everyone understand medical words. It is a place to quickly find information on medical words.

To find a word or term begin by clicking on a letter in the A-Z list. Then you can browse down the list to find the word you want. You can also type your medical word in the search box in the upper right corner and then click on the little magnifying glass.

This glossary is for information only. It should never be used instead of advice from a healthcare provider.

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jaundice

jaundice happens when you have too much bilirubin in your system

common condition in newborns, yellow colour of the skin and whites of the eyes, because of too much bilirubin in the blood

skin and eyes turn yellow, in adults can be from from liver disease

jeopardize

put in danger

joint

where your bones come together

joint dislocation

an injury where one of your bones in a joint slips out of its normal spot

jugular vein(s)

blood vessel in your neck

blood vessel (vein) located in the side of your neck. They drain blood from your head, brain, face and neck and move it to your heart


 

justify

prove, show