There are multiple definitions:
locus coeruleus(English)
- a small nucleus located deep in the brainstem that provides the far-reaching noradrenergic neurotransmitter system of the brain
- AHP, AB, AL, APM, HPC, HVM, NRC
- Brain (dys)function, Neurons
- https://doi.org…1583-020-0360-9
liquid chromatography(English)
liver cirrhosis(English)
- classification is based on liver size, size of the regeneration nodes, fine tissue structure, and completion of cirrhosis
- CTP, ALF
- Liver disease, Classification
- https://doi.org…55232-3.60729-9
laparoscopic cholecystectomy(English)
- standard technique for treatment of gallbladder disease. In case of acute cholecystitis we can identify preoperative factors associated with an increased risk of conversion and intraoperative complications
- Surgery, Biliary tract
- https://doi.org…6/1471-2482-6-5
- https://doi.org…598-021-81938-6
Langerhans cell(English)
- dendritic shaped, bone marrow-derived, antigen-processing and antigen-presenting cell, found mainly in the suprabasal epidermal layers
- cLC, fLC, ACD, dDC
- Dermatology, Immunology
- https://doi.org…022202X9290476K
- https://doi.org…63.2011.02832.x
lamina cribrosa(Latin)
- a sieve-like structure in the sclera where retinal ganglion cell axons exit from the eye
- EDI, IOP, OCT, ONH, SD-OCT
- Ophthalmology, Anatomy
- https://doi.org…683.2013.800888
- https://doi.org…gla.2018.05.007
lymphocytic colitis(English)
laser capsulotomy(English)
- performed by neodymium-yttrium-aluminum-garnet-laser
- AQUA, IOL, PCO, Nd-YAG
- Ophthalmology, Laser technique
- https://doi.org…ajo.2008.11.006
liquid crystalline(English)
- lipid-based type has the potential to sustain the oral absorption of poorly water-soluble drugs in vivo, facilitating slow drug release from their complex internal structure
- CIN, GMO, PHY
- Gastroenterology, Pharmacology / pharmaceutics
- https://doi.org…3346-015-0253-z
leptomeningeal carcinomatosis(English)
- defined as infiltration of the leptomeninges by metastatic carcinoma, a relatively uncommon but devastating complication of many malignancies. Although only 5% of patients with breast cancer develop leptomeningeal involvement, it remains the most common etiology of LC
- CSF, HER2, MC, MRI
- Oncology, Histochemistry, Mammary gland
- https://doi.org…onc.2019.01.020
Leydig cell(English)
- present in the testicular interstitial tissue, and the main function is to produce testosterone for the maintenance of spermatogenesis and extratesticular androgenic and anabolic functions
- Andrology, Hormone
- https://doi.org…01238-3.64558-0
leg curl(English)
left cusp(English)
learning circle(English)
l-carnitine(English)
- supplementation to both vitrification and IVM media significantly improved blastocyst development to the levels comparable with those obtained from vitrified/thawed IVO oocytes
- ART, DBA, GV, IVM, IVO
- Embryology /reproduction, Pregnancy
- https://doi.org…prod.112.107433
liver cytosol(English)
lateral compression(English)
- may refer to pelvic ring disruption
- LC1, LC2
- Orthopedics, Injury
- https://doi.org…b013e31818f8a81
lactation consultant(English)
lecture classroom(English)