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On the side. On the side.
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Lean body mass. The body composition of fluids and muscle tissue. Separate and distinct from fat mass.
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Low-density lipoproteins The LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) is a unit made up of proteins and fats that carry cholesterol in the body. An LDL test measures how much low-density lipoprotein (LDL) you have in your blood. High levels of LDL cholesterol cause a buildup of...
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Sluggishness, drowsiness, indifference. A condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness. It can be caused by many things, including illness, injury, or drugs.
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The luteinizing hormone. A gonadotropin secreted by the pituitary gland, the hormone promotes masculinity in men and helps to regulate the menstrual cycle in women in conjunction with FSH.
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The Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone; another name for GnRH. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone – Decapeptide hormone released by the hypothalamus which stimulates the synthesis and secretion of both follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing...
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Leukemia inhibiting factor. Affects many systems, including hematopoietic, embryonic, bone, hepatic, neuronal, and fat tissues.
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In the area of the tumor; confined to one specific area. Localization – The process of determining or marking the location or site of a lesion or disease. May also refer to the process of keeping a lesion or disease in a specific location or site.
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Spinal tap. Needle penetration into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar spine. Used to withdraw a sample of spinal fluid for examination. Also used to inject a dye into the spine prior to a myelogram.
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The space in the interior of a tubular structure, such as an artery or the intestine. The build-up of plaque in the internal carotid artery can lead to narrowing of the artery’s lumen, preventing sufficient blood flow to the brain.
