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Welcome to the Pure-le Natural Health Glossary. A thorough and complete guide to conditions and terminology used in natural and allopathic medicine. We have compiled a list of frequently used health, natural health and allopathic terms and have defined them in clear and simple everyday language.

Term	Synonyms	Definition
Jaundice		A yellowing of the skin produced by increased bilirubin, a bile pigment, in the blood.
Jaundice, neonatal		Jaundice appearing the first month of life, of which by far the commonest cause is physiological immaturity of the liver, which metabolizes bilirubin.
Jaundice, obstructive		Yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes (sclerae), caused by excessive amounts of the breakdown product bilirubin, because of blockage of the pathways draining bile from the liver.
Jejunum		The portion of the small intestine located between the duodenum and ileum.
Jet injector		A device that uses high pressure to propel insulin through the skin and into the body.
Jock itch		An infection in the groin area caused by a fungus.
Joint		The point of juncture between two or more bones where movement occurs.
Jugular vein		The vein on each side of the neck that carries blood from the head to the heart.
Juvenile diabetes		Former term for insulin-dependent or type I diabetes.
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis		A rare form of persistent joint inflammation that affects children.