Category: L

An attenuated virus vaccine used to prevent rubella (German measles). All nonpregnant susceptible women of childbearing age should be provided with this vaccine to prevent fetal infection and the congenital rubella syndrome (i.e., possible fetal death, prematurity, impaired hearing, cataract, mental retardation, and other serious conditions).  

A standardized attenuated virus vaccine for use in immunizing against measles.  

A standardized vaccine containing attenuated measles and rubella viruses.  

A standardized vaccine containing attenuated measles and mumps viruses.  

A vaccine prepared from live strains of the measles virus. It is the preferred form except in patients who have one of the following: lymphoma, leukemia, or other generalized malignancy; radiation therapy; pregnancy; active tuberculosis; egg sensitivity; prolonged treatment with drugs that suppress the immune response (i.e., corticosteroids or antimetabolites); or administration of gamma globulin,…

A live virus vaccine made with influenza viruses adapted to replicate in the nose, sinuses, and pharynx but not in the lower respiratory tract. LAIV is typically administered by nasal inhalation rather than by intramuscular injection.  

A masculinizing tumor of the ovary. It may be malignant.  

One of the lactiferous ducts of the breast. It provides a channel for the milk formed in the lobes of the breast to pass to the nipple.  

Infection with tuberculosis without active lung disease. It is detected by tuberculin skin testing.  

A small tubercle between the lacrimal crest and the frontal process of the maxilla.