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  • initialism jugular vein distention bulging of the neck veins.

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Examples

  • Not only does JVD punch out that snake but he bites it's tail end off so it can't rattle therefore surprising one of the bad guys, now that's classic.

    This guy should be a Bond villain: Arnold Vosloo David Campbell 2006

  • The Waifs at JVD on Aug. 26, with Steel Pulse the same night at the Kate Buchanan, "Weird Al" Yankovic the next night, Aug. 27, again at the Van Duzer.

    North Coast Journal Comments 2010

  • Assess Neck Vessels • Determine jugular venous pressure - Gives us an estimate of right heart function and CVP - Measurements > 3 cm are elevated - jugular venous distention (JVD) • Assess carotid arteries - Assess amplitude of pulse - Auscultate for bruits

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • While you are bent close to them to listen to their heart sounds, inspect their skin for JVD, color, turgor, and odor.

    BellaOnline - The Voice of Women 2009

  • While you are bent close to them to listen to their heart sounds, inspect their skin for JVD, color, turgor, and odor.

    BellaOnline - The Voice of Women 2009

  • JVD who are the paid mercenaries in the us military? have you served in the military if NOT you to put a lid on it. i served in the military for paid education and national pride. all military personnel get's a salary for their service and to support their families. where do u guys live, so that i can punch you guys in the nose. i would over your homes, cars, wife, and kids. everything you guy's own and hold dear to your hearts i wanna take control over. you guy's wouldn't do anything because of your idea's about policy of neutrality. that's a sad excuse for NOT having in BALLS!

    The Local - Sweden's news in English 2010

  • JVD who are the paid mercenaries in the us military? have you served in the military if NOT you to put a lid on it. i served in the military for paid education and national pride. all military personnel get's a salary for their service and to support their families. where do u guys live, so that i can punch you guys in the nose. i would over your homes, cars, wife, and kids. everything you guy's own and hold dear to your hearts i wanna take control over. you guy's wouldn't do anything because of your idea's about policy of neutrality. that's a sad excuse for NOT having in BALLS!

    The Local - Sweden's news in English 2010

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