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J.D.
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J.D.1. Doctor of Jurisprudence. 2. Juris Doctor.
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Doctor
1. One whose occupation is to treat diseases, particularly a physician, dentist, or veterinarian with an appropriate license. 2. A teacher (particularly at a college or university), a scholar, or one who holds a postgraduate degree (especially a Ph.D. degree). 3. A shaman.
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Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
Jugular veins
Veins that carry blood from the head back to the heart.
Johne's Disease
An infection of cattle, sheep and goats cause by Mycobacterium paratuberculosis characterized by diarrhea and thickening and corrugation of the intestinal wall.
Junctional complex
A heart rythm not being generated by the normal SA node of the heart, but rather down in the bundle of HIS or Purkinje fibers.
Jugular
Of the neck or throat, as in jugular veins.
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Jet Injector
A device that uses high pressure to propel insulin through the skin and into the body. When used properly, injections are painless. However, the devices are more complicated to use than a syringe and often require cleaning.
Juvenile Onset Diabetes
Former term for insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes.
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Doctor
1. One whose occupation is to treat diseases, particularly a physician, dentist, or veterinarian with an appropriate license. 2. A teacher (particularly at a college or university), a scholar, or one who holds a postgraduate degree (especially a Ph.D. degree). 3. A shaman.
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PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Joint
Where the ends of two or more bones meet.
Jugular veins
Veins that carry blood from the head back to the heart.
Johne's Disease
An infection of cattle, sheep and goats cause by Mycobacterium paratuberculosis characterized by diarrhea and thickening and corrugation of the intestinal wall.
Junctional complex
A heart rythm not being generated by the normal SA node of the heart, but rather down in the bundle of HIS or Purkinje fibers.
Jugular
Of the neck or throat, as in jugular veins.
J.D.
Jet Injector
A device that uses high pressure to propel insulin through the skin and into the body. When used properly, injections are painless. However, the devices are more complicated to use than a syringe and often require cleaning.
Juvenile Onset Diabetes
Former term for insulin-dependent or type 1 diabetes.
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