Glossary
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- Jejunostomy tube:
- The jejunostomy tube is similar to a gastrostomy tube, although this tube is longer and is inserted through the abdominal wall into the jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine.
- Joint contractures:
- Permanent flexing or extension of joints in fixed postures due to shortening of muscle fibers. Contractures, abnormal fixation of the limbs, and associated deformity may result from prolonged immobility of developing joints.
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy:
- A form of idiopathic epilepsy or recurrent seizures of unknown origin, with symptom onset typically occurring from approximately 12 to 16 years of age. The condition is characterized by sudden, involuntary, "shock-like" muscle jerks (myoclonus) that primarily occur during the morning or with stress, fatigue, or alcohol consumption. Patients may later develop generalized tonic-clonic seizures associated with loss of consciousness and rhythmic contraction and relaxation of all muscle groups.
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