Medical Glossary
Terms starting with J
- CheekboneJochbein
- The cheekbone is a paired bone of the facial skull and forms the cheek area. It shapes the contour of the face and forms part of the eye socket. It is often affected in facial injuries.
- Iodine deficiencyJodmangel
- Iodine deficiency occurs when the body receives too little iodine through food. Iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones. A deficiency can lead to an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
- ItchingJuckreiz
- Itching is an unpleasant sensation of the skin that makes you want to scratch. It can occur with skin conditions, allergies, dry skin or internal illnesses. In medical terms it is called pruritus.
- Jejunum
- The jejunum is the middle section of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum. Many nutrients from food are absorbed here. It is part of the digestive tract.
- Jugular veinJugularvene
- The jugular veins are large veins in the neck that carry blood from the head back to the heart. If needed, a central venous access can be placed through them. A distinction is made between the internal and external jugular vein.
- JuvenileJuvenil
- Juvenile means youthful and describes conditions that already begin in childhood or adolescence. One example is juvenile arthritis, an inflammation of the joints in children. The term distinguishes such forms from those occurring in adulthood.