Definition of Junction

1. Noun. The place where two or more things come together.


2. Noun. The state of being joined together.
Exact synonyms: Colligation, Conjugation, Conjunction
Specialized synonyms: Anastomosis, Inosculation, Synapse
Generic synonyms: Unification, Union
Derivative terms: Colligate

3. Noun. The shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made.
Exact synonyms: Articulation, Join, Joint, Juncture
Specialized synonyms: Esophagogastric Junction, Oesophagogastric Junction
Generic synonyms: Connection, Connexion, Link
Derivative terms: Articulate, Joint, Joint, Joint, Join

4. Noun. Something that joins or connects.

5. Noun. An act of joining or adjoining things.
Exact synonyms: Adjunction
Generic synonyms: Connection, Connexion, Joining
Derivative terms: Adjoin, Join

Definition of Junction

1. n. The act of joining, or the state of being joined; union; combination; coalition; as, the junction of two armies or detachments; the junction of paths.

Definition of Junction

1. a place where things join [n -S]

Medical Definition of Junction

1. 1. The act of joining, or the state of being joined; union; combination; coalition; as, the junction of two armies or detachments; the junction of paths. 2. The place or point of union, meeting, or junction; specifically, the place where two or more lines of railway meet or cross. Junction plate, the switch, or movable, rails, connecting one line of track with another. Origin: L. Junctio, fr. Jungere, junctum, to join: cf. F. Jonction. See Join. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Junction

jump suit
jun
jun
Juncaceae
juncaceous
Juncaginaceae
juncate
juncates
juncite
junco
junco
juncoes
juncos
Junco hyemalis
junction (current term)
junction (current term)
junctional
junctional basal lamina
junctional complex
junctional cyst
junctional epithelium
junctional extrasystole
junctional rhythm
junctional tachycardia
junctions
junctions
junction barrier
junction nevus
junction of lips
junction potential

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