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Acute myeloid leukemia
Any of a group of hematological malignancies in which neoplastic cells develop from myeloid, monocytic, erythrocytic, or megakaryocytic precursors. AML is four times more common in adults than acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). In 2008, the American Cancer Society estimated about 13,300 Americans would be diagnosed with AML, and that the disease would cause 8,800 deaths.…
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Leucine aminopeptidase
A proteolytic enzyme present in the pancreas, liver, and small intestine. Its serum level is elevated in disease of the pancreas, especially acute pancreatitis, and in obstruction of the common bile duct.
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Letter of intent
Formal written notice given by one party to another of a commitment to pursue an action, e.g., of a plan to bring suit against another party or to take on an assignment on behalf of that party. An essential amino acid, C6H13N02; it cannot be synthesized by the liver and must be present in the…
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Lethality
The propensity for a disease or injury to cause death, rather than disability, illness, or pain.
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Toxic lesion
A lesion resulting from poisons or toxins from microorganisms.
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Systemic lesion
A lesion confined to organs of common function.
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Reverse hill Sachs lesion
An indentation fracture of the anteromedial humeral head that occurs following a posterior dislocation of the glenohumeral joint. The cartilage of the humeral head is damaged, causing instability that may predispose the individual to subsequent posterior glenohumeral dislocations.
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Primary lesion
The first lesion of a disease, especially used in referring to chancre of syphilis. Lesions that are a different color than the color of the skin, and/or lesions that are raised above the surface of the skin. The initial abnormality from which later stages of the disease evolve.
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Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
A cytological abnormality found in Pap tests where there are early mild changes in the epithelial cells covering the outside of the cervix. Causes include infection with human papillomavirus, cervical trauma, or postmenopausal changes. Risk factors include intercourse with multiple sex partners or a partner with multiple sex partners, unprotected sex at a young age,…
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Lower motor neuron Iesion
An injury occurring in the anterior horn cells, nerve roots, or peripheral nervous system that results in diminished reflexes, flaccid paralysis, and atrophy of muscles.
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