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Letter L
Question | Answer |
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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 |