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Letter L Med. Abbrev
Medical Abbreviations for Letter L
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| L | lumbar |
| L&D | labor and delivery |
| (L), lt, lft | left |
| L, l | liter (1,000 cc) |
| Lab | laboratory |
| Lap | laparotomy |
| lat | lateral |
| lb | pound |
| LCT | long-term care |
| LDH | lactose dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme) |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol) |
| lg | large |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ | lower left 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 |
| L&W | live and well |