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Macrocytic
Referring to macrocytes. Within the realm of hematology, a descriptive term is employed to characterize an intriguing phenomenon observed in red blood cells. This term is used to denote the presence of larger-than-normal red blood cells, which display distinctive characteristics. This captivating deviation from the norm offers valuable insights into the intricacies of red blood…
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Macrocheilia
The condition of having large lips. Hypertrophy of the lips: a congenital condition in which the lips are abnormally large. Abnormal size of a lip characterized by swelling of the glands of the lip. It is a congenital condition.
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Macrobiotic
Referring to food which has been produced naturally without artificial additives or preservatives. An extremely restricted diet plan based on organically grown whole grains, fresh vegetables, beans, and sea vegetables. No meat, animal fat, eggs, poultry, dairy products, refined sugar, strong alcoholic beverages, food additives, canned or frozen foods, or hot spices are consumed. Fish…
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Lysol
A strong disinfectant, made of cresol and soap. Coal-tar derived phenolic disinfectant, saponified cresol, used at 2 per cent strength. The corrosive and odiferous nature of lysol has resulted in its replacement by the refined phenolics. A brown, clear, oily fluid with antiseptic properties, made from coal-tar and containing 50 percent cresol. When mixed with…
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Lyophilisation
The act of preserving tissue, plasma or serum by freeze-drying it in a vacuum. A technique used in the preservation of plant tissues, microorganisms, etc., whereby water is removed under vacuum while the tissue remains in the frozen state.
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Lymph vessel
One of the tubes which carry lymph round the body from the tissues to the veins.
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Lymphuria
The presence of lymph in the urine.
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Lymphotropic
Affecting the lymphatic system. Attracted to lymph cells. For example, human immunodeficiency virus and human T-cell leukemia-lymphoma virus are lymphotropic for CD4+ lymphocytes and Epstein-Barr virus is lymphotropic for B lymphocytes.
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Lymphorrhagia
Escape of lymph from ruptured or severed lymphatic vessels.
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Lymphopoiesis
The production of lymphocytes or lymphoid tissue. Production of lymphocytes, occurring mainly in the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus. The production of lymphocytes, which occurs in the bone marrow as well as in the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and gut wall. The precursor cell from which lymphocytes are derived has not yet…
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