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Abbreviations L
Term | Definition |
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L | liter |
(L), lt, lft | left |
L&D | labor and delivery |
Lab | laboratory |
Lap | laparotomy |
lat | lateral |
lb | pound |
LDH | lactate dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme) |
LDL | low-density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol) |
lg | large |
liq | liquid |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOC | loss of consciousness |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LS | lumbar sacral |
LTAC | long term assisted care |
LTC | long term care |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |