Category: L

Connective tissue sheet of the tongue to which lingual muscles attach.  

An antigen used in a skin test for lymphogranuloma venereum.  

Any of several medications (e.g., zafirlukast and montelukast) that block the inflammatory effects of leukotrienes and are used to treat patients with asthma. These medications help to reduce the dependence of asthmatic patients on corticosteroids and beta-agonist inhalers. A medication used for asthma management that regulates inflammation of the airways by inhibiting the activity of…

The use of laser energy to vaporize an atherosclerotic plaque in a diseased coronary or peripheral blood vessel.  

A reaction between IgE antibodies bound to mast cells and an allergen that is limited to a small part of the body. Localized edema and urticaria (hives) result and may vary in intensity.  

Amyloidosis in which isolated amyloid tumors are formed.  

A form of amyloidosis limited to the skin.  

Loss of memory for isolated events.  

Amaurosis caused by lead poisoning.  

An immune reaction resulting from contact with products derived from the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, or the chemicals added to latex during the manufacturing process. Latex antigens can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. The allergic reaction may be relatively mild (marked by rashes or reddened skin) or more severe (rhinitis, hives, bronchospasm, or…