What is liver fluke Liver flukes are worms (trematodes) that can infect humans and cause liver, gallbladder and bile duct disease. There are two families
What is a Lisfranc injury Lisfranc injury or midfoot injury that result if bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot
What is lithotomy position Lithotomy position is used in childbirth, gynecological examinations and gynecological, rectal, and urologic surgeries. Lithotomy position involves the woman lying on
What is lochia Lochia is a vaginal discharge after having a baby consisting of superficial mucous membrane that lined your uterus during pregnancy and blood.
What are seizures Seizures also known as fits, are symptoms of a brain problem caused by rapid and uncoordinated electrical firing in the brain that
What is a lipoma A lipoma is a common benign (not cancer) slow-growing, fatty lump that's most often situated between your skin and the underlying
What is a Jackson-Pratt drain Jackson-Pratt drain also called a JP drain, which is a closed-suction drain that is commonly used as a post-operative drain
What is hypermobility syndrome Hypermobility syndrome or joint hypermobility syndrome is commonly known as hypermobility type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), which is a group of inherited disorders
What is Li-Fraumeni syndrome Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that greatly increases the risk of developing several types of cancer, particularly in children
What is leucovorin Leucovorin also known as Folinic acid, Levofolinic acid or 5-formyltetrahydrofolate (5-formylTHF) is a stable form of folate, which means it is similar to the vitamin