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- + L Arginine
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- L Arginine
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An amino acid that the body uses to make nitric oxide, a compound that helps the inner lining of blood vessels to dilate (or widen). Some foods are fortified with L-arginine and supplements are available. Research into their effects is ongoing.
More Information on L Arginine: Herbs & Supplements
- + La Crosse Encephalitis
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- La Crosse Encephalitis
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Also Known As: "Aedes Triseriatus Encephalitis, La Crosse Virus"
Encephalitis caused by infection transmitted by Aedes triseriatus. It occurs primarily in children, chiefly in the Midwestern United States. It can affect the central nervous system and cause sometimes fatal complications.
More Information on La Crosse Encephalitis: Brain Related Infections
- + La Crosse Virus
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- La Crosse Virus
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Also Known As: "Aedes Triseriatus Encephalitis"
Encephalitis caused by infection transmitted by Aedes triseriatus. It occurs primarily in children, chiefly in the Midwestern United States. It can affect the central nervous system and cause sometimes fatal complications.
More Information on La Crosse Virus: Brain Related Infections
- + Lab Tests & Children
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- Lab Tests & Children
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Also Known As: "Laboratory Tests"
Analysis of samples of body tissues and fluids, including blood and urine. In children and newborns, they may be used to screen for common illnesses and determine whether further tests are needed.
More Information on Lab Tests & Children: Pediatric Health Basics
- + Lab Tests & Emotional Disorders
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- Lab Tests & Emotional Disorders
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Analysis of samples of body tissues and fluids, including blood and urine. They may be used to diagnose conditions that cause or contribute to emotional health problems or that need to be ruled out for a diagnosis.
More Information on Lab Tests & Emotional Disorders: Emotional Health Basics
- + Labia
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- Labia
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Also Known As: "Labia Minora, Labia Majora"
The folds of skin that form the inner lips (labia minora) and outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening.
More Information on Labia: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Labia Majora
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- Labia Majora
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Also Known As: "Labia Minora"
The folds of skin that form the inner lips (labia minora) and outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening.
More Information on Labia Majora: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Labia Minora
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- Labia Minora
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Also Known As: "Labia Majora"
The folds of skin that form the inner lips (labia minora) and outer lips (labia majora) on both sides of the vaginal opening.
More Information on Labia Minora: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Labial
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- Labial
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Relating to the lip, including the front (towards the lip) surface of a tooth.
More Information on Labial: Oral Health Basics
- + Labial Adhesions
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- Labial Adhesions
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Fusion of the folds of skin outside the vagina, blocking part or all of the vaginal opening. It may result from lack of estrogen after an irritated area heals. Occurs mostly in girls and elderly women.
More Information on Labial Adhesions: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Labial Frena
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- Labial Frena
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Also Known As: "Superior Labial Frenum, Frenum Labii Superioris, Upper Labial Frenum, Inferior Labial Frenum, Lower Labial Frenum, Frenum Labii Inferioris, Labial Frenulum"
A small band of skin running above and between the two front teeth that attaches to the inside tissue of the lips. There is one between the two upper teeth (superior or upper) and one between the two lower teeth (inferior or lower),
More Information on Labial Frena: Oral Health Basics
- + Labial Frenulum
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- Labial Frenulum
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Also Known As: "Superior Labial Frenum, Frenum Labii Superioris, Upper Labial Frenum, Inferior Labial Frenum, Lower Labial Frenum, Frenum Labii Inferioris, Labial Frena"
A small band of skin running above and between the two front teeth that attaches to the inside tissue of the lips. There is one between the two upper teeth (superior or upper) and one between the two lower teeth (inferior or lower),
More Information on Labial Frenulum: Oral Health Basics
- + Labial Frenum
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- Labial Frenum
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Also Known As: "Superior Labial Frenum, Frenum Labii Superioris, Upper Labial Frenum, Inferior Labial Frenum, Labial Frenulum, Lower Labial Frenum, Frenum Labii Inferioris, Labial Frena"
A small band of skin running above and between the two front teeth that attaches to the inside tissue of the lips. There is one between the two upper teeth (superior or upper) and one between the two lower teeth (inferior or lower),
More Information on Labial Frenum: Oral Health Basics
- + Labile Diabetes
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- Labile Diabetes
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"Labile Diabetes" is more commonly referred to as "Unstable Diabetes" in the medical community.
Unstable Diabetes
Also Known As: "Brittle Diabetes"
A type of diabetes in which a person's blood glucose level swings from high to low and back to high. Also called "brittle diabetes" or "labile diabetes."
More Information on Unstable Diabetes: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Lability
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- Lability
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An unstable state that is likely to change.
- + Labor & Delivery
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- Labor & Delivery
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Also Known As: "Childbirth, Parturition"
The expulsion of the fetus during birth from the uterus through the vagina to the outside of the body. Stages include dilation, expulsion and the placental stage.
More Information on Labor & Delivery: Pregnancy Basics
- + Labor & Delivery Pain Relief
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- Labor & Delivery Pain Relief
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Techniques and medications used to reduce the pain of childbirth. They include drugs (such as analgesics or anesthetics) and natural childbirth methods (such as Lamaze or the Bradley method).
More Information on Labor & Delivery Pain Relief: Pregnancy Basics
- + Labor & Delivery Plan
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- Labor & Delivery Plan
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"Labor & Delivery Plan" is more commonly referred to as "Birth Plan" in the medical community.
Birth Plan
Also Known As: "Birthing Plan, Childbirth Plan"
A birth plan is a short list of preferences a woman has for the methods to be used in the labor and delivery of her child, unless medical necessity requires otherwise.
More Information on Birth Plan: Pregnancy Basics
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- Laboratory Tests
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Analysis of samples of body tissues and fluids, including blood and urine. In children and newborns, they may be used to screen for common illnesses and determine whether further tests are needed.
More Information on Laboratory Tests: Pediatric Health Basics
- + Labored Breathing
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- Labored Breathing
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"Labored Breathing" is more commonly referred to as "Breathing Problems" in the medical community.
Breathing Problems
Also Known As: "Trouble Breathing, Breathing Difficulty"
Allergies, asthma and other conditions can lead to a variety of breathing problems, from mild congestion to severe shortness of breath.
More Information on Breathing Problems: Breathing & Lung
- + Labyrinthitis
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- Labyrinthitis
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Also Known As: "Viral Labyrinthitis, Bacterial Labyrinthitis"
Inflammation of the canals of the inner ear, usually due to bacterial or viral infection. Because the inner ear helps a person maintain balance, symptoms usually include dizziness and a sensation of spinning.
More Information on Labyrinthitis: Ear Conditions
- + Lacerations
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- Lacerations
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"Lacerations" is more commonly referred to as "Cuts & Other Common Wounds" in the medical community.
Cuts & Other Common Wounds
Also Known As: "Punctures, Scratches, Scrapes, Abrasions"
The most common skin wounds include cuts (a break or opening in the skin), lacerations (a jagged and irregular tear), scratches (minor scrapes from sharp objects), abrasions (rubbing away of the skin) and punctures (piercing by pointed object).
More Information on Cuts & Other Common Wounds: First Aid & Safety
- + Lactase
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- Lactase
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Also Known As: "Lactase Enzyme"
An enzyme in the small intestine required to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. A lack of this enzyme can result in lactose intolerance.
- + Lactase Deficiency
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- Lactase Deficiency
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A condition where levels of the lactase enzyme are low or absent, causing an inability to break down certain aspects of milk and milk products. It results in lactose intolerance.
More Information on Lactase Deficiency: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Lactase Enzyme
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- Lactase Enzyme
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An enzyme in the small intestine required to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. A lack of this enzyme can result in lactose intolerance.
- + Lactate
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- Lactate
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Also Known As: "Lactic Acid"
A compound produced when insufficient oxygen is present in cells to break down pyruvate to acetyl CoA. It builds up in skeletal muscles during extensive anaerobic exercise, causing temporary muscle pain.
- + Lactate Dehydrogenase
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- Lactate Dehydrogenase
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Also Known As: "LDH"
An enzyme that helps metabolism and is found in nearly all body tissues. There is more of one form of this enzyme (LDH1 levels) in the blood than another form (LDH2) following a heart attack.
- + Lactation
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- Lactation
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The process by which the mother's body synthesizes and secretes breast milk following the birth of a child.
More Information on Lactation: Newborn Care
- + Lactation Consultants
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- Lactation Consultants
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Also Known As: "Lactation Specialists"
Health professionals trained and certified to specialize in education about and promotion of breastfeeding. They can assess problems and assist mothers in proper positioning and attachment.
More Information on Lactation Consultants: Newborn Care
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- Lactation Specialists
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Health professionals trained and certified to specialize in education about and promotion of breastfeeding. They can assess problems and assist mothers in proper positioning and attachment.
More Information on Lactation Specialists: Newborn Care
- + Lacteal
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- Lacteal
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Small lymphatic vessels in the interior of each intestinal villus that pick up fat-soluble compounds from intestinal cells.
- + Lactic Acid
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- Lactic Acid
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A compound produced when insufficient oxygen is present in cells to break down pyruvate to acetyl CoA. It builds up in skeletal muscles during extensive anaerobic exercise, causing temporary muscle pain.
- + Lactic Acid Energy System
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- Lactic Acid Energy System
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The anaerobic energy system that uses glycolysis to rapidly produce energy (ATP) and lactate. A single glucose unit from glycogen is partially broken down to yield three ATP molecules and two lactic acid molecules.
- + Lactic Acidosis
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- Lactic Acidosis
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A build-up of lactic acid in the body that can lead to dizziness, breathing problems, vomiting and stomach pain. Its potential causes include uncontrolled diabetes, liver disease, kidney problems or side effects of medications.
More Information on Lactic Acidosis: Diabetes & Endocrine Basics
- + Lactobacillus
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- Lactobacillus
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Bacteria that create lactic acid.
- + Lactobacillus Acidophilus
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- Lactobacillus Acidophilus
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One of several bacteria in the genus lactobacillus. It is used with streptococcus salivarius in the production of yogurt and is considered to be a "friendly" bacterium that protects against some unhealthy organisms.
- + Lactose
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- Lactose
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A type of sugar found in milk and dairy products (cheese, butter, etc.). People who lack the enzyme lactase, required to digest lactose, are said to be lactose (milk) intolerant.
More Information on Lactose: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Lactose Intolerance
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"Lactose Intolerance" is more commonly referred to as "Milk Intolerance" in the medical community.
Milk Intolerance
Intolerance to dairy products caused by a lack of the lactase enzyme, needed to digest lactose. Symptoms include gas, bloating and abdominal pain. An intolerance is not the same as an allergy because the immune system is not involved.
More Information on Milk Intolerance: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Lactose Tolerance Test
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A test for lactase deficiency performed by measuring the levels of milk sugar in the blood after a patient drinks a milk sugar liquid.
More Information on Lactose Tolerance Test: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + LADA
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- LADA
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Also Known As: "Late Onset Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood, Youth Onset Diabetes of Maturity, Slow Onset Type 1 Diabetes, Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults, Progressive Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Latent Type 1 Diabetes, Slowly Progressive Type 1 Diabetes"
A form of type 1 diabetes that develops in adults and has some characteristics of type 2 diabetes. It may be referred to as type 1.5 (along with other conditions). Some people diagnosed with type 2 may actually have this condition.
More Information on LADA: Type 1 Diabetes Basics
- + Lady Windermere Syndrome
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- Lady Windermere Syndrome
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"Lady Windermere Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "MAC Infection" in the medical community.
MAC Infection
Also Known As: "MAC, Mycobacterium Avium Intracellulare, Mycobacterium Avium Complex, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection, MAI, Mycobacterium Avium"
A disorder that causes several different syndromes, including disseminated infections in people with HIV, pulmonary disease in people without compromised immune systems and cervical lymphadenitis in children.
More Information on MAC Infection: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
- + Laetrile
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- Laetrile
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Also Known As: "Amygdalin"
A substance containing the poison cyanide that is found in plants and in the pits of many fruits. It may be marketed as having anticancer properties. However, this has not been proven. It is not approved for use in the United States.
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- LAGB
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"LAGB" is more commonly referred to as "Gastric Banding" in the medical community.
Gastric Banding
Also Known As: "Stomach Banding, Gastric Banding Surgery, Nonadjustable Gastric Banding, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding"
A surgical procedure where a band is placed around part of the stomach, resulting in a small pouch and main stomach with a small opening between the two. It may be used in the treatment of obesity.
More Information on Gastric Banding: Bariatric Surgery
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- Lamaze
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"Lamaze" is more commonly referred to as "Natural Childbirth" in the medical community.
Natural Childbirth
Delivery of an infant without the use of anesthesia or other drugs. Types include Lamaze.
More Information on Natural Childbirth: Pregnancy Basics
- + Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
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- Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
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An autoimmune condition caused by a disruption of electrical impulses between nerve and muscle cells of the neuromuscular junction. It is closely associated with cancer, especially small cell lung cancer.
More Information on Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome: Myopathy
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- Lambert Type Ichthyosis
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"Lambert Type Ichthyosis" is more commonly referred to as "Ichthyosis Hystrix" in the medical community.
Ichthyosis Hystrix
Also Known As: "Curth Macklin Type Ichthyosis Hystrix, Ichthyosis Hystrix Gravior"
A rare condition in which the skin contains bands of rough, thick, warty, scaly and/or dry skin.
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- Lamellar Ichthyosis of Newborn
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Rare inherited skin condition in newborns in which scaly, plate-like layers of skin are shed (desquamated). It persists throughout a patient's life and often is treated with oral retinoids beginning in early childhood.
More Information on Lamellar Ichthyosis of Newborn: Newborn Care
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- Laminectomy
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Surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root caused by a herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae may be used to treat spinal stenosis.
More Information on Laminectomy: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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- Lamivudine
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"Lamivudine" is more commonly referred to as "Cidofovir" in the medical community.
Cidofovir
Also Known As: "Stavudine, Didanosine, Indinavir"
A type of antiviral medications used to treat viral infections. They may act by destroying or weakening the virus.
More Information on Cidofovir: Cold & Infections Medications
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- Lamotrigine
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Also Known As: "Gabapentin, Valproate, Topiramate"
A type of medication belonging to the drug class of anticonvulsants.
More Information on Lamotrigine: Psychiatric Medications
- + Lancet
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- Lancet
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Also Known As: "Lancing Devices"
A sharp, surgical instrument used for puncturing the skin -- such as the type used in some glucose meters to obtain a blood sample.
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- Lancing Devices
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A sharp, surgical instrument used for puncturing the skin -- such as the type used in some glucose meters to obtain a blood sample.
- + Landau Kleffner Syndrome
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- Landau Kleffner Syndrome
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Also Known As: "Acquired Epileptiform Aphasia"
A childhood neurological disorder that affects parts of the brain that control comprehension and speech. Children often initially develop normally, but then lose their language skills for no apparent reason. Prognosis varies.
More Information on Landau Kleffner Syndrome: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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- Landry's Ascending Paralysis
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"Landry's Ascending Paralysis" is more commonly referred to as "Guillain Barre Syndrome" in the medical community.
Guillain Barre Syndrome
Also Known As: "Acute Inflammatory Polyneuropathy, GBS, Infectious Polyneuritis, Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis"
A disorder where nerve damage inhibits muscle movement and may cause temporary paralysis. Symptoms include tingling sensations, followed by weakness that moves up from the lower body. It is believed to be an autoimmune disorder.
More Information on Guillain Barre Syndrome: Neuropathy
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- Lanoxicaps
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A brand of cardiotonics, medications that strengthen the heart's contractions so that it can circulate more blood with fewer beats. This slows the heartbeat without reducing the blood flow to the rest of the body.
More Information on Lanoxicaps: Heart Drug & Medication
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- Lanoxin
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Also Known As: "Lanoxicaps"
A brand of cardiotonics, medications that strengthen the heart's contractions so that it can circulate more blood with fewer beats. This slows the heartbeat without reducing the blood flow to the rest of the body.
More Information on Lanoxin: Heart Drug & Medication
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- Lanugo
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Soft, downy hair that covers a normal fetus from the fifth month before being shed by the time of birth. Individuals who lose much of their body fat also may develop lanugo as a form of insulation.
More Information on Lanugo: Pregnancy Management
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- Laparoscope
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A thin, lighted tube with a tiny video camera that is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. It is used to look inside the abdomen for diagnosis of disease and/or to perform surgeries without a large surgical opening.
More Information on Laparoscope: Digestive Imaging Tests
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- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
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"Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding" is more commonly referred to as "Gastric Banding" in the medical community.
Gastric Banding
Also Known As: "Stomach Banding, Gastric Banding Surgery, Nonadjustable Gastric Banding, LAGB, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Gastric Banding"
A surgical procedure where a band is placed around part of the stomach, resulting in a small pouch and main stomach with a small opening between the two. It may be used in the treatment of obesity.
More Information on Gastric Banding: Bariatric Surgery
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- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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"Laparoscopic Appendectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Appendectomy" in the medical community.
Appendectomy
Also Known As: "Appendectomy Surgery"
Surgical removal of an inflamed or infected appendix. It is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in the United States.
More Information on Appendectomy: Abdominal Pain
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- Laparoscopic Biopsy
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A biopsy performed with a laparoscope, allowing the tissue sample to be obtained from a highly specific area without the need for a large incision.
More Information on Laparoscopic Biopsy: Digestive Imaging Tests
- + Laparoscopic Bypass
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- Laparoscopic Bypass
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"Laparoscopic Bypass" is more commonly referred to as "Keyhole Surgery" in the medical community.
Keyhole Surgery
Also Known As: "Buttonhole Surgery"
A bypass surgery in which a window is cut into the rib cage to allow surgeons to operate on a section of the heart without open-heart surgery. The heart is not stopped for the procedure, which is only used to correct single blockages.
More Information on Keyhole Surgery: Bypass Surgery
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- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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"Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Gallbladder Surgery" in the medical community.
Gallbladder Surgery
Also Known As: "Cholecystectomy, Open Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery"
The surgical removal of the gallbladder. It may be performed in an open procedure or through small holes in the abdomen with the assistance of a laparoscope.
More Information on Gallbladder Surgery: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
- + Laparoscopic Colectomy
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- Laparoscopic Colectomy
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"Laparoscopic Colectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Colectomy" in the medical community.
Colectomy
Also Known As: "Left Hemicolectomy, Bowel Resection, Open Colectomy, Right Hemicolectomy, Partial Colectomy, Sigmoid Colectomy, Hemicolectomy"
Surgical removal of all or part of the colon (large intestine). Partial colectomy may also be called hemicolectomy. It may be performed in a open procedure (one large incision) or through laparoscopy (uses a camera and several smaller incisions).
More Information on Colectomy: Digestive Treatments
- + Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
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- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
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"Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery" is more commonly referred to as "Gallbladder Surgery" in the medical community.
Gallbladder Surgery
Also Known As: "Cholecystectomy, Open Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy"
The surgical removal of the gallbladder. It may be performed in an open procedure or through small holes in the abdomen with the assistance of a laparoscope.
More Information on Gallbladder Surgery: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
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"Laparoscopic Gastric Banding" is more commonly referred to as "Gastric Banding" in the medical community.
Gastric Banding
Also Known As: "Stomach Banding, Gastric Banding Surgery, Nonadjustable Gastric Banding, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, LAGB"
A surgical procedure where a band is placed around part of the stomach, resulting in a small pouch and main stomach with a small opening between the two. It may be used in the treatment of obesity.
More Information on Gastric Banding: Bariatric Surgery
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- + Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
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- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
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A minimally invasive version of gastric bypass surgery (a type of bariatric surgery for weight loss). It requires smaller incisions due to the use of a laparoscope.
More Information on Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: Bariatric Surgery
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- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
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"Laparoscopic Hernia Repair" is more commonly referred to as "Hernia Repair" in the medical community.
Hernia Repair
Also Known As: "Hernia Repair Surgery, Herniorrhaphy, Abdominal Hernia Repair, Hiatal Herniorrhaphy, Hiatal Hernia Repair"
Surgery to repair a hernia.
More Information on Hernia Repair: Digestive Health Basics
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- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
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"Laparoscopic Hysterectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Hysterectomy" in the medical community.
Hysterectomy
Also Known As: "Abdominal Hysterectomy, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Open Hysterectomy"
Surgical removal of the uterus that may be performed through the abdomen, vagina or by laparoscopy. It is used in the treatment of cancers or uterine disorders. It may be performed alone of in combination with a oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries).
More Information on Hysterectomy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy
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- Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy
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"Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Lymphadenectomy" in the medical community.
Lymphadenectomy
Also Known As: "Lymph Node Excision, Lymph Node Removal, Open Lymphadenectomy, Lymph Node Dissection"
Surgical removal of one or more lymph nodes in order to examine the nodes for signs of cancer. It may be performed through tradition surgery (open) or using a technique to minimize incision size (laparoscopy).
More Information on Lymphadenectomy: Cancer Basics
- + Laparoscopic Myomectomy
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- Laparoscopic Myomectomy
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"Laparoscopic Myomectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Myomectomy" in the medical community.
Myomectomy
Also Known As: "Abdominal Myomectomy, Hysteroscopic Myomectomy"
A procedure in which a surgeon remove a uterine fibroid while leaving the healthy areas of the uterus in place. Types include laparoscopic myomectomy, hysteroscopic myomectomy and abdominal myomectomy.
More Information on Myomectomy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
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- Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
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"Laparoscopic Prostatectomy" is more commonly referred to as "Prostatectomy" in the medical community.
Prostatectomy
Also Known As: "Simple Prostatectomy, Open Prostatectomy, Retropubic Prostatectomy, Radical Prostatectomy, Transurethral Prostatectomy, Perineal Prostatectomy, Partial Prostatectomy"
Surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland and, in some cases, the surrounding lymph nodes. It may be performed in an open procedure, by laparoscopy or through the urethra (transurethral).
More Information on Prostatectomy: Prostate & Testicular
- + Laparoscopy
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- Laparoscopy
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Also Known As: "Diagnostic Peritoneoscopy, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Peritoneoscopy"
Insertion of a small lighted viewing device (laparoscope) through an incision. It is performed in the diagnosis or treatment of many conditions, including gynecological or pregnancy-related problems. It is a possible alternative to open surgery.
More Information on Laparoscopy: Uterine & Ovarian Health
- + Laparotomy
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- Laparotomy
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Also Known As: "Bikini Incision, Vertical Incision, Bikini Cut, Transverse Incision"
Surgery that involves opening up the abdomen. The incision may be vertical (from the pelvic bone to the belly button) or horizontal (along the bikini line, also called a transverse incision).
More Information on Laparotomy: Digestive Treatments
- + Large Cell Carcinoma
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- Large Cell Carcinoma
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Also Known As: "Large Cell Lung Carcinoma"
A type of lung cancer in which abnormal cells are large when viewed under a microscope (as opposed to small cell lung cancers).
More Information on Large Cell Carcinoma: Lung & Chest Cancer
- + Large Cell Lung Carcinoma
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- Large Cell Lung Carcinoma
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A type of lung cancer in which abnormal cells are large when viewed under a microscope (as opposed to small cell lung cancers).
More Information on Large Cell Lung Carcinoma: Lung & Chest Cancer
- + Large Intestine
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- Large Intestine
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The lower portion of the digestive tract, consisting of the cecum, colon and rectum.
More Information on Large Intestine: Digestive Health Basics
- + Large Intestine Obstruction
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- Large Intestine Obstruction
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"Large Intestine Obstruction" is more commonly referred to as "Bowel Obstruction" in the medical community.
Bowel Obstruction
Also Known As: "Obstruction, Small Intestine Obstruction, Intestinal Obstruction, Colonic Obstruction"
Blockage in or clogging of the intestines that prevents the passage of foods.
More Information on Bowel Obstruction: Digestive Health Basics
- + Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
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- Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
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"Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone" is more commonly referred to as "Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure" in the medical community.
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
Also Known As: "LEEP, Loop Electrosurgery, Loop Excision, Loop Procedure, LLETZ"
A surgical technique involving the use of a thin electrified wire in the shape of a loop. It may be used to remove (excise) abnormal tissue in the cervix.
More Information on Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure: Vaginal & Cervical Health
- + Laryngeal Cancer
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- Laryngeal Cancer
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Cancer of the larynx. Most often begins in the glottis but can develop anywhere in the larynx. Men, people over the age of 65, and those who drink and/or smoke are at higher risk.
More Information on Laryngeal Cancer: Head, Neck & Mouth Cancer
- + Laryngeal Dystonia
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- Laryngeal Dystonia
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"Laryngeal Dystonia" is more commonly referred to as "Spasmodic Dysphonia" in the medical community.
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Also Known As: "Spastic Dysphonia"
A type of dystonia (sustained muscle contractions leading to twisting movements) that involves the muscles that control speech. Speaking becomes strained, breathy or difficult.
More Information on Spasmodic Dysphonia: Movement Disorders
- + Laryngeal Neuralgia
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- Laryngeal Neuralgia
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Also Known As: "Vagal Laryngeal Neuralgia, Superior Laryngeal Neuralgia"
Fast and severe pain along the branches of the vagus nerve (in the head). It may be perceived as a lightning strike of pain to the face or jaw. It is a rare type of cranial neuralgia. Pain comes in short bursts and repeated attacks are common.
More Information on Laryngeal Neuralgia: Ear, Eye & Face Pain
- + Laryngectomy
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- Laryngectomy
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Surgical removal of the larynx (voice box), usually due to cancer.
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