Jaundice

(JAWN-dus) A symptom of many disorders. Jaundice causes the skin and eyes to turn yellow from too much bilirubin in the blood. See also Hyperbilirubinemia.

 

Jejunum

(juh-JOON-um) The middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.

 

Jejunostomy

(juh-joo-NAW-stuh-mee) An operation to create an opening of the jejunum to a hole (stoma) in the abdomen. See also Enteral Nutrition.