Category: L

Localized accumulation of pus in the liver; often due to amebiasis. A pus-filled sac in the liver that may be caused by an amebic infection, a bacterial infection, or trauma. Symptoms include night sweats, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, and abdominal pain. Diagnosis is made through blood tests, X rays, and…

Conversion of solid tissue into a liquid or semi-liquid form; may be associated with normal cell turnover or tissue loss due to injury or disease. The conversion of a solid into a liquid. The transformation, typically of a solid tissue, into a liquid or semi-liquid state, caused by the blockage of blood supply, bacterial activity,…

Abnormally high amount of fat in the blood. The presence in the blood of an abnormally large amount of fat, such as cholesterol. A rise in the lipid concentration in the bloodstream. A broad term used to describe increased levels of any or all types of lipids in the blood plasma.  

Genes located close together on the same chromosome that tend to be transmitted as a unit.  

Diet consisting of easily digested foods, with avoidance of highly seasoned and fried foods, suitable for convalescent and bedridden persons. A diet consisting of all foods allowed in a soft diet, plus whole-grain cereals, easily digested raw fruits, and vegetables. Foods are not pureed or ground. This diet is used as an intermediate regimen for…

Drug used to treat parkinsonism. Adverse effects include anorexia, gastrointestinal disturbances, and movement disorders. A naturally occurring amino acid administered by mouth to treat parkinsonism. Common side-effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and involuntary facial movements; high doses may cause weakness, faintness, and dizziness. A drug used in the treatment of parkinsonism. It is…

Condition of having white hair.  

Normal development and production of white blood cells (leukocytes) by the bone marrow. The process of the production of white blood cells (leukocytes), which normally occurs in the blood-forming tissue of the bone marrow.  

White discoloration of the nails; it may result from trauma, certain systemic disorders, or unknown causes. White discoloration of the nails, which may be total or partial. The cause is unknown.  

White opacity in the cornea of the eye, most often the result of corneal inflammation or ulceration but sometimes congenital; also called leucoma. A white opacity in the cornea. Most leukomas result from scarring after corneal inflammation or ulceration. Congenital types may be associated with other abnormalities of the eye. A whitish cloudiness on the…