Medical terms starting with L
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- -logistSpecialist in the study and treatment of a body part or disease.
- -logyStudy of.
- -lysisBreaking down, destruction, or dissolving.
- lactose tolerance testBlood glucose drawn before and at timed points after a lactose drink; glucose that fails to rise suggests lactose…
- lancetSterile, single-use device that punctures the skin for capillary collection; its length is chosen for the site and the…
- latex allergyAllergy to natural rubber latex. Use latex-free gloves, tourniquets and supplies for an allergic patient.
- LDLLow-density lipoprotein, the "bad" cholesterol, reported in a lipid panel. Fast before the draw only when the order…
- leading zeroZero before a decimal point for amounts under one (0.5 mg). Omitting it (.5 mg) is on the Do Not Use list: the dose…
- leuk/oWhite.
- leukocyteWhite blood cell: a cell with a nucleus that defends the body against infection; types include neutrophils…
- Levey-Jennings chartGraph of control results over time with lines for the mean and 1, 2 and 3 standard deviations, used to spot shifts and…
- LFTLiver function tests: a group of blood tests, such as ALT, AST and bilirubin, that show how well the liver is working.
- lip/oFat or lipid.
- lipemiaCloudy, milky serum or plasma from high blood fats, often after a heavy meal; it can interfere with tests, one reason…
- LISLaboratory information system: software for lab orders, specimen tracking, results and reports. Each user needs a…
- lithium heparinHeparin salt in many green-top tubes for plasma chemistry. It adds lithium, so lithium levels use sodium heparin…
- Luer adapterConnector joining a winged set's tubing to a tube holder; it may be a threaded Luer lock or a friction-fit Luer slip.
- lumenThe hollow channel inside a needle or vessel. Needle gauge describes the size of the needle's lumen.
- lymph/oLymph, the fluid of the lymphatic system.
- lymphedemaSwelling from blocked lymph drainage, which can follow lymph node removal for breast cancer; do not draw from the…