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Loxarthron
Oblique deformity of a joint without dislocation.
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Low intensity laser therapy
Any of several lasers that cause photochemical changes in body tissues without producing thermal changes.
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Low-energy emission therapy
An alternative treatment for sleep disorders in which the oral mucosa is stimulated by low-wattage electromagnetic fields.
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Lot number
An identifier assigned to a batch of medications. It facilitates drug manufacturing inventory control and tracing adverse incidents in a batch of contaminated medications.
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Lost to follow-up
In clinical medicine and research, a person who has not returned for continued care or evaluation (e.g., because of death, disability, relocation, or drop-out).
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Sensible loss
A measurable loss of body fluid (e.g., blood, diarrhea, urine, vomit). If sensible losses consistently exceed fluid intake, dehydration may result.
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Insensible loss
A loss of body fluid that is not easily measured (e.g., the moisture released in exhalation and perspiration).
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Lorenzo’s oil
A mixture of two fats (glyceryl-trioleate and glyceryltrierucate) used to treat neurological disorders, including adrenoleukodystrophy.
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Lordoscoliosis
Forward curvation of the spine complicated by lateral curvature.
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Loosening
Loss of linkage with or fixation to another structure.
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