A method of preparing for childbirth that stresses physical conditioning, relaxation, and breathing exercises. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Lactose Intolerance?
Inability to break down and absorb the sugar lactose. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lactose?
The sugar found in dairy products. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lactic Acid?
An acid produced by glucose-burning cells when these cells have an insufficient supply of oxygen. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lactation Suppression?
A decrease in milk production during pregnancy as a result of high levels of estrogen in the blood. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lactation?
The production of breast milk after giving birth. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Lactase Deficiency?
An inherited disorder in which a person does not have the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose (the sugar found in dairy products); lactase deficiency leads to lactose intolerance, which means the inability to digest lactose. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Laceration?
A torn or ragged wound. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Labyrinthitis?
Inflammation of the fluid-containing chamber of the inner ear (called the labyrinth) that maintains balance; can cause a feeling that one’s surroundings are spinning around (known as vertigo). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Labor?
The interval from onset of contractions to birth of a baby. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org