| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Large fleshy hands |
when hands which appear fatty or puffy. |
| Lax Ligaments |
increased flexibility |
| Lax ligaments (loose joints, sometimes c |
loosening of the dense tissue supporting bony joints so that the joints may overflex or become unstable. |
| Levels of IgG, IgA and IgM |
protein antibodies used by the immune system to block and neutralize foreign material such as viruses and bacteria |
| Liposuction |
proceedure to remove excess fat from the body using a suction apparatus. |
| Long Philtrum |
vertical groove that goes from the middle of the upper lip to the middle of the nasal septum is long |
| Lordosis |
spine curves forward; also called "swayback" |
| Low blood pressure |
Lower than normal pressure of blood in the arteries; may cause dizziness, fainting or seizures. |
| Low blood sugar |
lower that normal blood glucose; may cause hunger, nervousness,fatigue,sweating or moodiness. |
| Lymphatics |
network of tiny vessels in tissue that carry a clear fluid called lymph into veins and back to the heart. |
| Lymphedema |
excess fluid collects in the tissues causing swelling, usually of the arms or legs |
| Lymphocyte proliferation |
increased production of a type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte; can be seen in viral infections, rare tumors or normally. |
| Lymphocyte surface markers |
cells responsible for immune responses. There are two main types of lymphocytes: B cells and T cells. The B cells make antibodies that attack bacteria and toxins while the T cells attack body cells themselves when they have been taken over by viruses or have become cancerous. |
| Lymphography |
radiography of the lymphatic channels and lymph nodes after injection of radiopaque matieral (dye) |
| Lymphoscintigraphy |
diagnostic technique in which a two-dimensional picture of the lymphatic system is produced through the detection of radiation emitted by a radioactive substance administered into the body |
