A common skin disease in which itchy, small, pink or purple spots appear on the arms or legs. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is LH?
See Luteinizing hormone. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Leukoplakia?
White patches that can develop in the mouth or on the penis or the opening of the vagina and are potentially cancerous. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Leukodystrophy?
A group of childhood genetic disorders in which the protective coverings of the nerves are destroyed. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Leukocyte Count?
The number of white blood cells in the blood, which is used as a measure of health and possible infection. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Leukocyte?
Another name for a white blood cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Leukemia?
A group of bone marrow cancers in which white blood cells divide uncontrollably, affecting the production of normal white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lesion?
An abnormality of structure or function in the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome?
A genetic disorder affecting only men that causes mental handicap, self-mutilation, and aggressive behavior. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Leptospirosis?
Infection by a spiral-shaped bacterium that affects the skin, eyes, muscles, kidneys, and liver; leptospirosis is carried by rodents. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org