 | Cancer dictionary of words, acronyms, abbreviations, & medical terms. |
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- l
- liter
- L-377,202
- A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer
- L-778,123
- An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called enzyme inhibitors. It may inhibit the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells
- L-carnitine
- A form of carnitine, which is a substance made in the muscles and liver. It can be given as a supplement to prevent and treat carnitine deficiency in patients who are receiving chemotherapy More…
- L-MTP-PE
- immunotherapy - liposomal muramyl tripeptide phosphatidylethanolamine
- laboratory study
- Research done in a laboratory. These studies may use test tubes or animals to find out if a drug, procedure, or treatment is likely to be useful. Laboratory studies take place before any More…
- laboratory test
- A medical procedure that involves testing a sample of blood, urine, or other substance from the body. Tests can help determine a diagnosis, plan treatment, check to see if treatment is More…
- lacrimal gland
- A gland that secretes tears. The lacrimal glands are found in the upper, outer part of each eye socket
- lactate dehydrogenase
- LDH. One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues, and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and More…
- lactic acid dehydrogenase
- One of a group of enzymes found in the blood and other body tissues, and involved in energy production in cells. An increased amount in the blood may be a sign of tissue damage and some More…
- lactose
- A type of sugar found in milk and milk products
- lactose intolerance
- The inability to digest or absorb lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products
- LAK cell
- A white blood cell that is stimulated in a laboratory to kill tumor cells. Also called a lymphokine-activated killer cell
- lamina propria
- A type of connective tissue found under the thin layer of tissues covering a mucous membrane
- lamivudine
- A drug used to treat infection caused by viruses
- lamotrigine
- A drug that is used to help control some types of seizures. It is being studied in the prevention of peripheral neuropathy caused by some chemotherapy drugs. It belongs to the family of More…
- laparoscope
- A thin, lighted tube used to look at tissues and organs inside the abdomen
- laparoscopic
- Surgery done with the aid of a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube). Tissue can be removed from the abdomen or chest through a small incision.
- laparoscopic-assisted colectomy
- (LAP-uh-ruh-SCOP-ik) Surgery done with the aid of a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube) to remove all or part of the colon through several small incisions made in the wall of the abdomen. A More…
- laparoscopy
- (lap-a-RAHS-ko-pee) The insertion of a thin, lighted tube (called a laparoscope) through the abdominal wall to inspect the inside of the abdomen and remove tissue samples
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