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Cuticular layer of epithelium
A layer of dense cytoplasm at the luminal end of some epithelial cells, especially that at the surface of columnar epithelium of the intestine.
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Compact layer
The compact surface layer of the uterine endometrium.
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Columnar layer
A layer of tall, narrow epithelial cells forming a covering or lining.
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Basal layer
The outermost layer of the uterine endometrium lying next to the myometrium.
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Bacillary layer
The rod and cone layer of the retina of the eye.
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Laxity
The amount a joint or ligament deviates from its initial position when a force is applied to it.
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Laxative regimen
A diet modified to avoid chronic constipation by eating high bulk foods that contain a high fiber content, eating foods that tend to stimulate bowel activity (e.g., stewed fruits and vegetables), maintaining adequate fluid intake, and participating in regular exercise.
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Lawrencium
A synthetic transuranic chemical element; atomic weight of the most stable isotope is 260; atomic number is 103.
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Lawn
A layer of microorganisms growing on a culture medium.
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Right to know law
A law that dictates that employers must inform their employees of the health effects and chemical hazards of the toxic substances used in each workplace. The employer must provide information concerning the generic and chemical names of the substances used; the level at which the exposure is hazardous; the effects of exposure at hazardous levels;…
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