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| labor pain | | Pain associated with obstetric labor in childbirth. It is caused ... |
| labyrinth fenestration | | The surgical creation of a new opening in the labyrinth ... |
| lactase | | An enzyme which catalyzes the hydrolysis of lactose to D-galactose ... |
| lactic acidosis | | Acidosis caused by accumulation of lactic acid more rapidly than ... |
| lactose intolerance | | The condition resulting from the absence or deficiency of lactase ... |
| lafora disease | | A form of stimulus sensitive myoclonic epilepsy inherited as an ... |
| lamellar ichthyosis | | A chronic, congenital ichthyosis inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. ... |
| langer giedion syndrome | | Autosomal dominant disorder characterized by cone-shaped epiphyses in the hands ... |
| laparoscopy | | A procedure in which a laparoscope is inserted through a ... |
| laron syndrome | | An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by short stature, defective growth ... |
| laryngeal masks | | A type of oropharyngeal airway that provides an alternative to ... |
| laryngeal nerves | | Branches of the vagus nerve. The superior laryngeal nerves originate ... |
| laser angioplasty | | A technique utilizing a laser coupled to a catheter which ... |
| laser coagulation | | The coagulation of tissues using lasers. These lasers produce light ... |
| laser doppler flowmetry | | A method of non-invasive, continuous measurement of microcirculation. The technique ... |
| laser in situ keratomileusis | | A surgical procedure to correct myopia by corneal stroma subtraction. ... |
| laser keratectomy | | Application of laser techniques to reduce or reshape the cornea ... |
| laser lithotripsy | | Fragmentation of calculi, notably urinary or biliary, by laser. It ... |
| lasers | | Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. This phenomenon is ... |
| laterality | | Behavioral manifestations of cerebral dominance in which there is preferential ... |
| latex allergy | | Allergic reaction to products containing processed natural rubber latex such ... |
| laughter | | An involuntary expression of merriment and pleasure; it includes the ... |
| laughter therapy | | Therapeutic use of humor and laughter to improve emotional well ... |
| ldl cholesterol | | Cholesterol which is contained in or bound to low density ... |
| leadership | | The function of directing or controlling the actions or attitudes ... |
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