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Abbreviations L
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |