A group of parasitic diseases affecting the skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs; transmitted by the bite of a sandfly. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Leiomyoma?
A noncancerous tumor of smooth muscle. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Legionnaires’ Disease?
A form of pneumonia that is mainly spread through airconditioning systems and water. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Learning Disability?
Any of a variety of disorders, including hyperactivity, dyslexia, and hearing problems, that can interfere with a person’s ability to learn. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lead Poisoning?
Damage to the brain, nerves, red blood cells, or digestive system because of ingestion of lead. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is LDL?
See Low-density lipoprotein. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lazy Eye?
The common name for the visual defect resulting from untreated strabismus, in which the eyes are not correctly aligned. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Laxatives?
Drugs used to clear feces from the intestines; commonly used to treat constipation. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lateral?
On one side. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Latent Infection?
An infection that lies dormant in the body for months or years but can reappear. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org