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Lepra alba
A form of lepra in which the skin is anesthetic and white, associated with different forms of paralysis.
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Lepra
A term formerly used for leprosy. It is now used to indicate a reaction that occurs in leprosy patients consisting of aggravation of lesions accompanied by fever and malaise. It can occur in any form of leprosy and may be prolonged.
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Lepothrix
A condition in which the shaft of the hair is encased in hardened, scaly, sebaceous matter.
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Lepidoptera
An order of the class Insecta that includes the butterflies, moths, and skippers; characterized by scaly wings, sucking mouth parts, and complete metamorphosis.
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Lepidic
Concerning scales, or a scaly covering.
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Leopold’s maneuver
In obstetrics, the use of four steps in palpating the uterus in order to determine the position and presentation of the fetus.
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Leontiasis ossea
Enlargement and distortion of facial bones, giving one the appearance of a lion. It can occur as a complication of hyperparathyroidism, Paget’s disease, uremia, and other conditions. This isn’t a specific disease but rather a term used to describe a single symptom—the enlargement of one or more facial bones. In severe cases, this enlargement can…
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Solar lentigo
A flat brown spot usually appearing on sun-exposed skin, such as the face or the back of the hands. They are commonly found on the skin of elderly individuals. Although they are popularly referred to as “liver spots,” they are not caused by diseases of the liver. Referred to as a liver spot, a level,…
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Lentigo maligna
A pigmented lesion of the skin in which a large number of superficial, atypical melanocytes are found.
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Lentiglobus
A lens of the eye that has extreme anterior spherical bulging.
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