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Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia
Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia is a rare blood cancer involving abnormal cytotoxic T cells or natural killer (NK) cells. These immune cells,…
Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is a cosmetic treatment that uses controlled laser energy to remove, heat, or remodel selected layers of skin. Depending on…
Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation
Laser vaginal rejuvenation is a non-surgical treatment in which a clinician uses a laser or another energy-based device on targeted vaginal tissue.…
Lateral Hernia
A lateral hernia is tissue or part of the intestine pushing through a weak area on the side of the abdominal wall.…
Ldl Blood Test
An LDL blood test measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your bloodstream. LDL is often called “bad” cholesterol because…
Left Ventricular Aneurysm
A left ventricular aneurysm is a weakened area of the left ventricle, the heart’s main pumping chamber, that bulges outward. It most…
Legionellosis
Legionellosis is an infection caused by Legionella bacteria, which can grow in certain water systems and reach people through contaminated droplets or…
Leprosy
Leprosy is a bacterial disease that mainly affects the skin and peripheral nerves, the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It…
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection caused by Leptospira bacteria. It can range from a mild illness with flu-like symptoms to severe disease…
Lethal Arrhythmia
A lethal arrhythmia is a dangerously fast, slow, or chaotic heart rhythm that can prevent the heart from pumping enough blood to…
Leukemia
Leukemia is a cancer that begins in blood-forming tissues, especially the bone marrow. It causes abnormal blood cells to grow or survive…
Lip Cancer
Lip cancer is a growth of abnormal cells in the lip that can damage nearby tissue. It may begin in the outer…
Lip Reconstruction
Lip reconstruction is surgery that repairs or rebuilds part of the upper or lower lip after tissue has been lost or damaged.…
Listeriosis
Listeriosis is a foodborne infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It may cause a mild intestinal illness with diarrhea and vomiting,…
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the liver and form a tumor. It can affect people…
Liver Cyst
A liver cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on the liver. Many simple cysts are benign, meaning they are not cancerous…
Lobomycosis
Lobomycosis is a rare, chronic fungal infection of the skin and underlying tissue caused by Lacazia loboi. It often affects exposed areas…
Loss Of Appetite
Loss of appetite means eating less or having less interest in food than usual. It may be temporary, such as during a…
Loss Of Vision
Loss of vision means any reduction or change in sight. It may involve blurred or distorted vision, blind spots, reduced peripheral vision,…
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer begins when abnormal cells in lung tissue grow uncontrollably and form a tumor. It can affect people who smoke, people…
Lyme Borreliosis
Lyme borreliosis, also called Lyme disease or borreliosis disease, is a bacterial infection caused by certain Borrelia bacteria. It is usually transmitted…
Lymphangitis
Lymphangitis is inflammation and infection of one or more lymphatic vessels, which help move fluid and immune cells through the body. It…
Lymphedema Surgery
Lymphedema surgery is a group of procedures designed to improve the movement or removal of lymphatic fluid from a swollen arm, leg,…
Lymphocytes Blood Test
A lymphocytes blood test measures lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps defend the body against infections and other threats.…
