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Letter L
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| L | lumbar (pertaining to the part of the body between the thorax and the pelvis) |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| L&W | living and well |
| (L),lt,lft | left |
| L,l | liter(1000 cc) |
| Lab | laboratory |
| Lap | laparotomy (a surgical incision into the peritoneal cavity) |
| lat | lateral |
| lb | pound |
| LCT | long-term care |
| LDH | lactose dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme) (enzyme found in all bodt tissues, plays important role in cellular respiration) (LDH test is used to screen for tissue damage) |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol) |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LOC | laxative of choice, level of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LS | lumbar sacral |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |