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Laminarin
A polysaccharide obtained from Laminaria species of seaweed. It consists principally of glucose residues.
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Laminaria digitata
A genus of kelp or seaweed that, when dried, has the ability to absorb water and expand with considerable force. It has been used to dilate the uterine cervical canal in induced abortion and to induce cervical ripening. Hazards associated with the use of seaweed include cervical lacerations, accidental rupture of membranes, and infection. …
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Laminar air flow
Filtered air moving along separate parallel flow planes to surgical theaters, patient rooms, nurseries, bacteriology work areas, or food preparation areas. This method of air flow helps to prevent bacterial contamination and collection of hazardous chemical fumes in areas where they would pollute the work environment.
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Lamina of vertebral arch
One of the laminae extending from the pedicles of the vertebral arches and fusing together to form the dorsal portion of the arch. The spinous process extends from the center of these laminae.
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Terminal lamina
The thin sheet of tissue forming the anterior border of the third ventricle.
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Suprachoroid lamina
The superficial layer of the choroid consisting of thin transparent layers, the outermost adhering to the sclera.
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Spiral lamina
A thin, bony plate projecting from the modiolus into the cochlear canal, dividing it into two portions, the upper scala vestibuli and lower scala tympani. Also called lamina spiralis.
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Rostral lamina
A continuation of the rostrum of the corpus callosum and the terminal lamina of the third ventricle of the brain.
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Pterygoid lamina
One of the internal and external laminae that make up the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. They are areas of attachment for the muscles of mastication.
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Lamina propria mucosae
The thin layer of areolar connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves that lies immediately beneath the surface epithelium of mucous membranes.
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