Junction Box: A rectangular metal or plastic box that provides a nexis (junction) for a homes electrical wiring system. Protects the wiring from the elements.

 

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Junction Box: A rectangular metal or plastic box that provides a nexis (junction) for a homes electrical wiring system. Protects the wiring from the elements.

Mucogingival Junction: The scalloped linear area denoting the approximation or separation of the gingiva and the alveolar mucosa.

Matte Box: Is a mask used to make images suitable for wide-screen projection.

Mirror Box: Is a box containing one or more mirrors, usually angled to the light beam, as in the main body of an slr camera.

Multiple Conjunction: A planetary arrangement in which three or more planets form a series of conjunctions that may extend from one sign into another. A member of a multiple conjunction is influenced by aspects t . . . View Full Definition

Nondisjunction: The failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division. The unequal segregation of chromosomes during meiosis. This forms cells with either too many (possibly one or more singl . . . View Full Definition

Neuromuscular Junction: The point where a motor neuron attaches to a muscle cell.

Lockbox: A collection and processing service provided to firms by banks, which collect payments from a dedicated postal box to which the firm directs its customers to send payment to. The banks make . . . View Full Definition

Lightbox: Box of fluorescent tubes balanced for white light and covered with translucent glass or plastic. Used for viewing, registering or correcting film negatives and positives.

In The Box: Often used in risk arbitrage. Company that has become the target of a takeover, and whose stock has now become a speculative issue.