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Jock itch
Jock itch An infection of the skin caused by fungi that results in itchy, red, moist, well-marked patches in the groin area.
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Infection
Anything that invades the body and reproduces. Infections can be bacteria, protozoa, fungi, or viruses. Bacteria and fungi are one celled creatures that cause many infections including strep throat, bladder infections, and some lung infections. Fungi cause “athlete’s foot” and thrush, an infection in the mouth. Protozoa are small organisms with many cells that can cause infections in the guts or in the lungs. Most healthy people do not get protozoal infections, but people with suppressed immune systems can. Viruses are not really organisms; they are tiny particles that can live only inside another cell. They reproduce by taking over a cell and causing that cell to make more virus particles, rather than doing what the cell is supposed to do. Viruses cause most colds and flu cases.
Skin
Skin is an organ of the integumentary system; which is composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. Skin is used for insulation, vitamin D production, sensation, and excretion (through sweat).
Fungi
Plural of fungus.
Groin
The region of the body where the thigh and lower abdomen meet.
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Jaundice
A condition in which the skin and the whites of the eyes become yellow, urine darkens, and the color of stool becomes lighter than normal. Jaundice occurs when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked.
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Joubert Syndrome
Joubert Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the area of the brain that controls balance and coordination. This disorder is characterized by absence or underdevelopment of a part of the brain named cerebellar vermis and a malformed brain stem. Features of this condition: ataxia -lack of muscle control-, an abnormal breathing pattern called hypernea, sleep apnea, abnormal eye and tongue movements, and hypotonia. Other malformations like extra fingers and toes, cleft lip or palate, tongue abnormalities, and seizures may also occur. Retardation may be mild or moderate.
Jacket
Crown for a front tooth, usually made of porcelain.
Jaccoud's arthropathy
A non-destructive deforming arthropathy first described in relation to rheumatic fever. Now more commonly seen in relation to SLE.
JCA
Juvenile chronic arthritis - in individuals 16 years or less in age. Must have been present for at least 3 months.
J chain
A polypeptide involved in the polymerization of immunoglobulin molecules IgM and IgA.
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