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Levin’s tube
A catheter that is usually introduced through the nose and extends into or through the stomach. It is used to help prevent accumulation of intestinal liquids and gas during and after intestinal surgery. This tube is often referred to as a nasogastric tube. A variant includes the addition of a sump channel, which helps to…
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Levey-Jennings char
A graphical representation of control data, arranged in chronological order, that shows a mean or target value and one or more sets of acceptable limits.
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Levator ani syndrome
Chronic pain and/or pressure felt in the anus or high in the rectum. The cause is unknown, but muscular tension or spasm, nerve irritation, or tendonitis may contribute. Some patients improve with injections of corticosteroid medications.
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Leumorphin
An endogenous endorphin derived from proenkephalin. It decreases the secretion of vasopressin and fluid intake but increases feeding and opposes apoptosis.
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Leukotaxis
Possessing the power of attracting (positive leukotaxis) or repelling (negative leukotaxis) leukocytes.
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Leukotactic
Possessing the power of attracting leukocytes.
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Leukosarcoma
A variant of lymphoma in which malignant cells enter the blood stream and circulate.
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Leukoreduction
The loss of white blood cells from a unit of packed red cells by filtration of the blood before transfusion. White blood cells in red cell transfusions have been associated with immunosuppression in recipients. Leukoreduction typically lowers the white cell content of packed red cells from about 3 X 109 per unit of blood to…
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Leukopedesis
The passage of leukocytes through the walls of the blood vessels.
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Leukopathia
The absence of pigment in the skin.
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