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jugum /ju·gum/ (joo´gum) pl. ju´ga   [L.] yoke; a depression or ridge connecting two structures.
ju·gum (jgm)
n. pl. ju·gums or ju·ga (-g)
1. A ridge or furrow connecting two structures. Also called yoke.
2. A type of forceps.

jugum
[jo̅o̅′gəm]
Etymology: L, yoke
a ridge or furrow joining two points.

jugum [joo´gum] (L.)
a depression or ridge connecting two structures; called also yoke.
jugum pe´nis a forceps for compressing the penis.

jugum
pl. juga [L.] a depression or ridge connecting two structures.

jugum alveolaris
a ridge in the jawbone over the site of impending eruption of a tooth.


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