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- + Loa Loa Infection
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- Loa Loa Infection
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"Loa Loa Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Filariasis" in the medical community.
Filariasis
Also Known As: "Brugia Timori Infection, Lymphatic Filariasis, Wuchereria Bancrofti Infection, Lymphatic Filaria, Brugia Malayi Infection, Elephantiasis"
A parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. Adult worms only live in the human lymph system and block lymphatic vessels. Infections do not occur in the United States, but can be contracted during travel.
More Information on Filariasis: Parasitic Disease
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- Lobar Holoprosencephaly
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"Lobar Holoprosencephaly" is more commonly referred to as "Holoprosencephaly" in the medical community.
Holoprosencephaly
Also Known As: "Alobar Holoprosencephaly, Arhinencephaly, Semilobar Holoprosencephaly"
A condition in which the forebrain of the embryo fails to develop, which usually occurs in the fifth or sixth weeks of pregnancy. Types include alobar (most severe), semilobar (intermediate) and lobar (least severe).
More Information on Holoprosencephaly: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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- Lobectomy
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Surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body. It is most commonly used to refer to a lobe within the lungs.
More Information on Lobectomy: Lung & Chest Cancer
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- Lobster Flower
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"Lobster Flower" is more commonly referred to as "Poinsettias" in the medical community.
Poinsettias
Also Known As: "Flame Leaf Flower, Cuetlayochitl"
Perennial flowering shrubs that are native to Mexico. It is a traditional holiday decorative plant in the United States.
More Information on Poinsettias: Latex Allergy
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- Lobular Carcinoma
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Also Known As: "Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, Lobular Carcinoma in Situ, LCIS"
A type of breast cancer in which malignant cells develop in the milk producing glands (lobes) of the breast. It may be contained in that area (in situ) or have spread to surrounding tissue (invasive).
More Information on Lobular Carcinoma: Breast Cancer
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- Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
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Also Known As: "Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, LCIS"
A type of breast cancer in which malignant cells develop in the milk producing glands (lobes) of the breast. It may be contained in that area (in situ) or have spread to surrounding tissue (invasive).
More Information on Lobular Carcinoma in Situ: Breast Cancer
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- Lobular Hyperplasia
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"Lobular Hyperplasia" is more commonly referred to as "Benign Proliferative Breast Disease" in the medical community.
Benign Proliferative Breast Disease
Also Known As: "Benign Breast Hyperplasia, Ductal Hyperplasia, BPBD, Breast Hyperplasia, Papillomas"
A group of breast-related conditions that, while noncancerous (benign), increase the risk of developing breast cancer. These include ductal hyperplasia, lobular hyperplasia and papillomas.
More Information on Benign Proliferative Breast Disease: Breast Health
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- Lobules
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Small sections of a lobe. It is most commonly used to refer to glands within a woman's breasts that are capable of producing milk.
More Information on Lobules: Breast Health
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- Local Anesthesia
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"Local Anesthesia" is more commonly referred to as "Anesthesia" in the medical community.
Anesthesia
Also Known As: "Anesthetic, Regional Anesthesia"
A numbing agent used to prevent pain during medical procedures. Local and regional anesthesia eliminate pain from specific regions, such as the mouth during dental procedures. General anesthesia affects the entire body and causes unconsciousness.
More Information on Anesthesia: Oral Medications
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- Local Hyperthermia
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"Local Hyperthermia" is more commonly referred to as "Hyperthermia Therapy" in the medical community.
Hyperthermia Therapy
Also Known As: "Microwave Therapy, Heat Therapy, Whole Body Hyperthermia, Regional Hyperthermia, Microwave Thermotherapy"
A type of treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures (up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit) to damage and kill cancer cells or to make them vulnerable to other forms of treatment (e.g., radiation, certain anticancer drugs).
More Information on Hyperthermia Therapy: Chemo & Radiation Therapy
- + Localized Amnesia
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- Localized Amnesia
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Loss of memory concerning a particular, usually traumatic, event.
More Information on Localized Amnesia: Cognitive & Related Disorders
- + Localized Cancer
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- Localized Cancer
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"Localized Cancer" is more commonly referred to as "In Situ" in the medical community.
In Situ
A term used to describe a cancer that is completely contained within the area it began. It generally follows the type of cancer (e.g., carcinoma in situ). Localized cancers are more curable than those that have spread outside their original location.
More Information on In Situ: Cancer Basics
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- Localized Dystonia
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"Localized Dystonia" is more commonly referred to as "Focal Dystonia" in the medical community.
Focal Dystonia
A type of dystonia (sustained muscle contractions leading to twisting movements and abnormal posture) that affects only one specific area of the body.
More Information on Focal Dystonia: Movement Disorders
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- Localized Nerve Damage
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"Localized Nerve Damage" is more commonly referred to as "Focal Neuropathy" in the medical community.
Focal Neuropathy
Also Known As: "Focal Nerve Damage, Localized Nerve Failure, Focal Nerve Failure, Multiplex Neuropathy"
A type of diabetic neuropathy that affects certain nerves or a group of nerves, most often in the head, torso or leg. Onset is unpredictable and occurs most often in older patients.
More Information on Focal Neuropathy: Neuropathy
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- Localized Nerve Failure
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"Localized Nerve Failure" is more commonly referred to as "Focal Neuropathy" in the medical community.
Focal Neuropathy
Also Known As: "Focal Nerve Damage, Focal Nerve Failure, Multiplex Neuropathy, Localized Nerve Damage"
A type of diabetic neuropathy that affects certain nerves or a group of nerves, most often in the head, torso or leg. Onset is unpredictable and occurs most often in older patients.
More Information on Focal Neuropathy: Neuropathy
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- Localized Scleroderma
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Also Known As: "Linear Scleroderma, Morphea"
A skin disorder characterized by the thickening and hardening of the skin. It affects the skin and sometimes the tissue and muscle below it but does not progress to any other systems. The two main types are morphea and linear.
More Information on Localized Scleroderma: Psoriasis & Autoimmune Skin
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- Localized Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
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"Localized Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome" is more commonly referred to as "Impetigo" in the medical community.
Impetigo
Also Known As: "Impetigo Skin Infection, Staphylococcal Impetigo, Nonbullous Impetigo, Impetigo Contagiosa, Bullous Impetigo, Nonblistering Impetigo, Blistering Impetigo"
Common, contagious, superficial skin infection that is produced by bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus. More common in children, it can cause serious complications to the kidneys, joints, bones and lungs if left untreated.
More Information on Impetigo: Skin Related Infections
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- Locked In Syndrome
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A neurological disorder marked by paralysis of voluntary muscles in all parts of the body except those controlling eye movements. It may be caused by brain trauma, circulatory system diseases, myelin sheath destruction or medication overdose.
More Information on Locked In Syndrome: Movement Disorders
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- Lockjaw
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"Lockjaw" is more commonly referred to as "Tetanus" in the medical community.
Tetanus
Also Known As: "Clostridium Tetani Infection, Tetanus Disease"
A dangerous and difficult to treat bacterial infection that causes muscles, mainly in the neck and jaw, to spasm and rigidly contract. It typically enters the body through wounds and is frequently and effectively prevented with vaccinations.
More Information on Tetanus: Brain Related Infections
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- Lodoxamide
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"Lodoxamide" is more commonly referred to as "Mast Cell Stabilizers" in the medical community.
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Also Known As: "Cromolyn Sodium, Nedocromil"
Medications used to combat symptoms of hay fever and sometimes asthma and food allergies. These drugs cause fewer side effects than antihistamines but take longer to work and are not as effective.
More Information on Mast Cell Stabilizers: Allergy & Asthma Drugs
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- Loeffler Disease
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"Loeffler Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Endomyocardial Fibrosis" in the medical community.
Endomyocardial Fibrosis
Also Known As: "EMF, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Davies Disease, Fibroelastic Endocarditis, Loeffler Fibroplastic Parietal Endocarditis"
A rare heart disorder of unknown origin that affects infants and children. It involves a thickening of the endocardium (a thin membrane that lines the inside of the heart) and may lead to congestive heart failure.
More Information on Endomyocardial Fibrosis: Pediatric Cancer
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- Loeffler Fibroplastic Parietal Endocarditis
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"Loeffler Fibroplastic Parietal Endocarditis" is more commonly referred to as "Endomyocardial Fibrosis" in the medical community.
Endomyocardial Fibrosis
Also Known As: "EMF, Endocardial Fibroelastosis, Davies Disease, Fibroelastic Endocarditis, Loeffler Disease"
A rare heart disorder of unknown origin that affects infants and children. It involves a thickening of the endocardium (a thin membrane that lines the inside of the heart) and may lead to congestive heart failure.
More Information on Endomyocardial Fibrosis: Pediatric Cancer
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- Lomefloxacin
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"Lomefloxacin" is more commonly referred to as "Ciprofloxacin" in the medical community.
Ciprofloxacin
Also Known As: "Gatifloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Levofloxacin, Norfloxacin, Enoxacin, Ofloxacin"
A type of antibiotic belonging to the drug class of fluoroquinolones. These medications kill or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria. They have no effect on viruses.
More Information on Ciprofloxacin: Digestive Medications
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- Lomustine
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"Lomustine" is more commonly referred to as "Chlorambucil" in the medical community.
Chlorambucil
Also Known As: "Carmustine, Busulfan, Melphalan, Mechlorethamine, Ifosfamide, Cyclophosphamide, Uracil Mustard"
A type of alkylating agent, which are a family of anticancer drugs that combines with a cancer cell's DNA to interferes with cell division.
More Information on Chlorambucil: Cancer Drug & Medication
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- Lone Atrial Fibrillation
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"Lone Atrial Fibrillation" is more commonly referred to as "Atrial Fibrillation" in the medical community.
Atrial Fibrillation
Also Known As: "AF, Transient Atrial Fibrillation, A-Fib"
A rapid, irregular heart rhythm caused by abnormal electrical impulses that begin in the upper chambers of the heart (atria). As a result, the heart's lower chambers (the ventricles) beat rapidly and irregularly.
More Information on Atrial Fibrillation: Arrhythmia
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- Long Acting Insulin
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A form of insulin medication that reaches the bloodstream in six to 10 hours after injection and is effective for 20 to 24 hours.
More Information on Long Acting Insulin: Insulin
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- Long Acting Thyroid Stimulator
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"Long Acting Thyroid Stimulator" is more commonly referred to as "Thyroid Stimulation Immunoglobulin" in the medical community.
Thyroid Stimulation Immunoglobulin
Also Known As: "LATS, TSI"
An abnormal immunoglobulin (a protein that acts as an antibody) that mimics the action of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) - stimulating the thyroid gland to produce hormones. TSI in the blood is a sign of a thyroid disease.
More Information on Thyroid Stimulation Immunoglobulin: Thyroid & Parathyroid
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- Long QT Syndrome
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Also Known As: "Inherited Long QT Syndrome, Romano-Ward Syndrome, LQTS"
Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare, usually inherited and sometimes fatal disorder of the heart's electrical system. It may lead to a rapid heartbeat in times of stress, fear or anger, which can cause fainting or even cardiac arrest.
More Information on Long QT Syndrome: Arrhythmia
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- Long Term Memory Loss
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The inability to store or recall information for long, indefinite periods of time.
More Information on Long Term Memory Loss: Neuro Signs & Symptoms
- + Longitudinal Muscle
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- Longitudinal Muscle
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Muscle fibers that are aligned lengthwise.
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- Loop Diuretics
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"Loop Diuretics" is more commonly referred to as "Diuretics" in the medical community.
Diuretics
Also Known As: "Water Pills, Potassium-Sparing Diuretics, Thiazide Diuretics, Osmotic Diuretics"
Medications that cause the kidneys to flush water and other substances (e.g., sodium) from the body through urine.
More Information on Diuretics: Heart Drug & Medication
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- Loop Electrosurgery
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Also Known As: "LEEP, Loop Excision, Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone, 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 Electrosurgery: Vaginal & Cervical Health
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- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
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Also Known As: "LEEP, Loop Electrosurgery, Loop Excision, Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone, 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
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- Loop Excision
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Also Known As: "LEEP, Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone, Loop Procedure, LLETZ, Loop Electrosurgery"
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 Excision: Vaginal & Cervical Health
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- Loop Procedure
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Also Known As: "LEEP, Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone, LLETZ, Loop Electrosurgery, Loop Excision"
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 Procedure: Vaginal & Cervical Health
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- Loop Recorder
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"Loop Recorder" is more commonly referred to as "Ambulatory Monitoring" in the medical community.
Ambulatory Monitoring
Also Known As: "Ambulatory EKG, Ambulatory Electrocardiology, Electrocardiographic Ambulatory Monitoring, Intermittent Recorder, AECG, Event Monitor, Continuous Recorder"
The recording of heart activity while the patient is freely moving (ambulatory). Data often can be sent across phone lines to a monitoring station.
More Information on Ambulatory Monitoring: Heart Imaging & Rhythm Tests
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- Loose Associations
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"Loose Associations" is more commonly referred to as "Disorganized Speech" in the medical community.
Disorganized Speech
A inability or difficulty maintaining conversation due to trouble with speaking and the organization of ideas.
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- Loperamide
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Also Known As: "Paregoric, Diphenoxylate Atropine"
A type of antimotility drug (a form of antidiarrheals). It works by slowing down the contractions of intestinal muscles so that stool travels more slowly through the digestive tract, allowing more fluid to be absorbed by the intestines.
More Information on Loperamide: Digestive Medications
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- Lopressor
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A brand of beta blockers, medications that reduce the workload of the heart and lower blood pressure. They are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, angina (a certain type of chest pain, pressure or discomfort) or congestive heart failure.
More Information on Lopressor: Heart Drug & Medication
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- Loracarbef
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"Loracarbef" is more commonly referred to as "Cephalexin" in the medical community.
Cephalexin
Also Known As: "Cephapirin, Cefprozil, Cephalothin, Cefaclor, Cephradine, Cefazolin, Cefadroxil"
A type of antibiotic belonging to the drug class of cephalosporins. These medications kill or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria. They have no effect on viruses.
More Information on Cephalexin: Digestive Medications
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- Lorazepam
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Also Known As: "Clobazam, Estazolam, Bromazepam, Clorazepate, Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam, Clonazepam"
A type of medication belonging to the drug class of benzodiazepines.
More Information on Lorazepam: Psychiatric Medications
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- Lordosis
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Inward curvature of the spine at the lower back. Some curvature is normal, but it can become excessive due to medical conditions, weight problems or muscle problems.
More Information on Lordosis: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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- Lordotic Curve
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Spinal curves are either kyphotic or lordotic. The lordotic curve develops in the cervical and the lumbar regions as muscles and abilities develop in an infant.
More Information on Lordotic Curve: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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"Loss of Appetite" is more commonly referred to as "Anorexia" in the medical community.
Anorexia
Also Known As: "Appetite Loss, Poor Appetite"
Any abnormal loss of appetite. It may result in significant weight loss. Causes include cancer, AIDS, mental disorder or other diseases. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments. It is not the same as anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder).
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Cancer patients may experience anorexia, or loss of appetite, which may result in significant weight loss. It may be a symptoms of cancer or a side effect of treatment.
More Information on Loss of Appetite & Cancer: Cancer Signs & Symptoms
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"Loss of Bowel Control" is more commonly referred to as "Fecal Incontinence" in the medical community.
Fecal Incontinence
Also Known As: "Soiling, Bowel Incontinence"
Lack of control of bowel (fecal) function. It involves the inability to control the anal sphincter, resulting in the involuntary passage of stool and gas. Causes may be physical or psychological.
More Information on Fecal Incontinence: IBS & Bowel Function
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- Lotensin
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A brand of ACE inhibitors, medications that widen blood vessels and lower blood pressure by blocking the production of angiotensin II. ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme.
More Information on Lotensin: Heart Drug & Medication
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- Lou Gehrig's Disease
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"Lou Gehrig's Disease" is more commonly referred to as "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis" in the medical community.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Also Known As: "ALS"
A progressive neurological disease in which the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement degenerate over time. This causes muscle weakness, atrophy, paralysis and, eventually, death. The cause is unknown and there is no cure.
More Information on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Movement Disorders
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"Louse Borne Relapsing Fever" is more commonly referred to as "Relapsing Fever" in the medical community.
Relapsing Fever
Also Known As: "Tick Borne Relapsing Fever, LBRF, TBRF"
Infection with a spirochete of the genus Borrelia transmitted through the bite of infected lice or ticks and marked by recurring high fever.
More Information on Relapsing Fever: Infectious Disease Basics
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- Lovastatin
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"Lovastatin" is more commonly referred to as "Mevacor" in the medical community.
Mevacor
A brand name medication (generic lovastatin) belonging to a class of drugs called statins -- cholesterol-reducing medications used in the treatment of high cholesterol.
More Information on Mevacor: Heart Drug & Medication
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- Lovenox
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A brand of anticoagulants, medications that decrease the ability of the blood to clot. While clotting is a necessary and life-sustaining function, anticoagulants reduce the risk of a clot forming and blocking blood flow through a major blood vessel.
More Information on Lovenox: Heart Drug & Medication
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- Low Back Pain
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"Low Back Pain" is more commonly referred to as "Back Pain" in the medical community.
Back Pain
Also Known As: "Upper Back Pain, Lumbago, Back Problems"
One of the most common health problems in the United States, often caused by arthritis but also caused by stress, lack of sleep, being overweight and poor posture.
More Information on Back Pain: Back, Neck & Shoulder Pain
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- Low Blood Cholesterol
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"Low Blood Cholesterol" is more commonly referred to as "Hypocholesterolemia" in the medical community.
Hypocholesterolemia
Also Known As: "Low Cholesterol, Low Serum Cholesterol"
Lower than normal blood level of total cholesterol (less than 160 milligrams per deciliter). High cholesterol has been proven to increase the risk of heart disease, but less is known about the potential imact of very low cholesterol levels.
More Information on Hypocholesterolemia: Cholesterol
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- Low Blood Pressure
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Also Known As: "Neurally Mediated Hypotension, Hypotension, Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension"
Lower than normal blood pressure. This is a sign that the force of blood within the artery walls is weak and can lead to slight or even severe oxygen deprivation to the brain. Standing up for a long period of time may be difficult.
More Information on Low Blood Pressure: Blood Pressure
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- Low Calorie Sweetener
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Artificial sweetening agents that usually are not digested by the body and that contain few if any calories. They are used as sugar substitutes in foods and are found in pharmaceuticals, chewing gums and oral care products.
More Information on Low Calorie Sweetener: Carbs & Sugars
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- Low Carb Diet
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"Low Carb Diet" is more commonly referred to as "Carbohydrate Limiting Diets" in the medical community.
Carbohydrate Limiting Diets
Also Known As: "Low Carbohydrate Diet"
Diets that limit intake of either all carbohydrates or certain types of carbohydrates (good vs. bad carbs).
More Information on Carbohydrate Limiting Diets: Popular Diets
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- Low Carbohydrate Diet
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"Low Carbohydrate Diet" is more commonly referred to as "Carbohydrate Limiting Diets" in the medical community.
Carbohydrate Limiting Diets
Also Known As: "Low Carb Diet"
Diets that limit intake of either all carbohydrates or certain types of carbohydrates (good vs. bad carbs).
More Information on Carbohydrate Limiting Diets: Popular Diets
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- Low Cardiac Output
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"Low Cardiac Output" is more commonly referred to as "Cardiac Output" in the medical community.
Cardiac Output
Also Known As: "Decreased Cardiac Output, Heart Output"
The measurement of blood pumped from the left or right ventricle per minute. Decreased output is a sign that the heart is not performing efficiently.
More Information on Cardiac Output: Heart Failure
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- Low Cholesterol
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"Low Cholesterol" is more commonly referred to as "Hypocholesterolemia" in the medical community.
Hypocholesterolemia
Also Known As: "Low Serum Cholesterol, Low Blood Cholesterol"
Lower than normal blood level of total cholesterol (less than 160 milligrams per deciliter). High cholesterol has been proven to increase the risk of heart disease, but less is known about the potential imact of very low cholesterol levels.
More Information on Hypocholesterolemia: Cholesterol
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- Low Density Lipoprotein
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Also Known As: "LDL Cholesterol, LDL, Cholesterol LDL, Bad Cholesterol"
Low-density lipoproteins, or "bad" cholesterol, contain more fat and less protein than HDLs. LDLs are unstable; they tend to fall apart. Rather than being removed from the body by the liver, they stick to artery walls and contribute to plaque build-up.
More Information on Low Density Lipoprotein: Cholesterol
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- Low Dose Immunotherapy
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"Low Dose Immunotherapy" is more commonly referred to as "Allergy Shots" in the medical community.
Allergy Shots
Also Known As: "Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization, Rush Immunotherapy, EPD, Accelerated Immunotherapy, Desensitization"
Allergy shots used to increase a person's tolerance to an allergen, reducing the symptoms, but not actually curing the allergy. They may be recommended to people who suffer from allergies more than 3 months a year.
More Information on Allergy Shots: Allergy & Asthma Drugs
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- Low Grade Inflammation
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A mild form of inflammation that is believed to play a role in the process of vascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Elevated C reactive protein (CRP) blood levels indicate inflammation.
More Information on Low Grade Inflammation: Heart Signs & Symptoms
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- Low Grade Lymphoma
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"Low Grade Lymphoma" is more commonly referred to as "Indolent Lymphoma" in the medical community.
Indolent Lymphoma
A slow-growing form of lymphoma that has few symptoms.
More Information on Indolent Lymphoma: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
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- Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
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"Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion" is more commonly referred to as "Cervical Dysplasia" in the medical community.
Cervical Dysplasia
Also Known As: "Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion, LSIL, Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, SIL, CIN"
The presence of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix. A precancerous condition that can lead to cervical cancer if untreated.
More Information on Cervical Dysplasia: Vaginal & Cervical Health
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- Low Libido
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Also Known As: "Reduced Libido"
Disorders characterized by a low or absent level of sexual desire and fantasy.
More Information on Low Libido: Emotional Health Basics
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- Low Pathogenic form of Avian Influenza
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Also Known As: "LPAI"
The most common form of avian influenza (bird flu). It causes few if any clinical signs in infected birds and is considered to pose no risk to human health.
More Information on Low Pathogenic form of Avian Influenza: Cold & Flu Basics
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- Low Quality Proteins
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"Low Quality Proteins" is more commonly referred to as "Incomplete Proteins" in the medical community.
Incomplete Proteins
Proteins that lack one or more essential amino acids.
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- Low Serum Cholesterol
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"Low Serum Cholesterol" is more commonly referred to as "Hypocholesterolemia" in the medical community.
Hypocholesterolemia
Also Known As: "Low Blood Cholesterol, Low Cholesterol"
Lower than normal blood level of total cholesterol (less than 160 milligrams per deciliter). High cholesterol has been proven to increase the risk of heart disease, but less is known about the potential imact of very low cholesterol levels.
More Information on Hypocholesterolemia: Cholesterol
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- Low Sexual Desire Disorders
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Also Known As: "Low Libido, Reduced Libido"
Disorders characterized by a low or absent level of sexual desire and fantasy.
More Information on Low Sexual Desire Disorders: Emotional Health Basics
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- Low Sperm Count
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"Low Sperm Count" is more commonly referred to as "Oligospermia" in the medical community.
Oligospermia
Also Known As: "Oligozoospermia"
Presence of fewer than 20 million sperm per milliliter of semen.
More Information on Oligospermia: Fertility Issues
- + Lowe Syndrome
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- Lowe Syndrome
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A genetic condition that affects males. It is caused by an enzyme deficiency and affects many body systems, including the eyes, kidneys and brain.
More Information on Lowe Syndrome: Birth & Genetic Disorders
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- Lower Brachial Plexus Injury
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"Lower Brachial Plexus Injury" is more commonly referred to as "Dejerine Klumpke Palsy" in the medical community.
Dejerine Klumpke Palsy
Paralysis of the lower portion of the brachial plexus, the nerves that conduct signals from the spine to the shoulders, arms and hands.
More Information on Dejerine Klumpke Palsy: Pediatric Brain & Nerve
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- Lower Cholesterol
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Also Known As: "Reducing Cholesterol, Lowering Bad Cholesterol, Reducing LDL, Reduce Cholesterol, Reducing Bad Cholesterol, Lowering High Cholesterol, Lowering LDL"
Making good diet choices is your first line of defense when striving to improve cholesterol levels. Knowing which foods to avoid and which to include will not only improve your cholesterol levels, but will improve your overall health as well.
More Information on Lower Cholesterol: Cholesterol
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- Lower Esophageal Ring
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Also Known As: "Schatzki's Ring"
An abnormal ring of tissue in the lower esophagus that may cause partial blockage.
More Information on Lower Esophageal Ring: GERD & Heartburn
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- Lower Esophageal Sphincter
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Also Known As: "LES"
The muscle separating the esophagus and stomach that relaxes to let food pass from the esophagus to the stomach and closes to keep stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus.
More Information on Lower Esophageal Sphincter: GERD & Heartburn
- + Lower Extremity Amputation
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- Lower Extremity Amputation
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"Lower Extremity Amputation" is more commonly referred to as "Foot or Leg Amputation & Diabetes" in the medical community.
Foot or Leg Amputation & Diabetes
Also Known As: "Lower Limb Amputation"
Surgical removal of all or part of a patient's foot or leg. Patients with diabetes may require amputation to prevent an infection of the foot or leg from spreading.
More Information on Foot or Leg Amputation & Diabetes: Diabetes Foot & Leg
- + Lower Extremity PAD
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- Lower Extremity PAD
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Also Known As: "Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease, PAD of the Lower Extremities"
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that occurs in the blood vessels of the legs. It is a major cause of diminished ability to walk and advanced cases can lead to leg amputation. The primary symptom is a type of leg pain (claudication).
More Information on Lower Extremity PAD: Vascular Disease
- + Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease
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- Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease
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Also Known As: "PAD of the Lower Extremities"
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) that occurs in the blood vessels of the legs. It is a major cause of diminished ability to walk and advanced cases can lead to leg amputation. The primary symptom is a type of leg pain (claudication).
More Information on Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease: Vascular Disease
- + Lower GI Barium Tests
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- Lower GI Barium Tests
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