Category: L

Relating to locomotion. Having to do with movement from one place to another; of or pertaining to locomotion. Locomotion in humans and other animals is possible because the locomotive system (consisting of bones, joints, and muscles) enables the body to move from place to place. Pertaining to the act of moving from one location to…

A joint which can be locked in an extended position, e.g. the knee or elbow.  

A condition in which a piece of the cartilage in the knee slips out of position. The symptom is a sharp pain, and the knee remains permanently bent. A condition in which the leg cannot be extended. It is usually due to displacement of meniscal cartilage or dislocation of the patella. A passing incapacity to…

A condition in which only the eyes and eyelids can move although the person is fully alert and conscious. It results from severe damage to the brain stem. This describes a condition in which 4 patient is awake and retains the power of sense perception, but is unable to communicate except by limited eye movements…

To fix something in a position.  

A condition in which lochia remains in the uterus after a baby is born, making it swollen. A buildup of lochia inside the uterus.  

An organisation which controls midwife services within its area.  

A committee responsible for monitoring the interests of providers of primary care such as GPs, dentists and pharmacists in a district.  

Referring to an infection which occurs in one part of the body only.  

To restrict the spread of something to a specific area. To find where something is. To transfer power from a central authority to local organisations.