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Laparoscope - A laparoscope is an small tubular instrument inserted through a tiny incisive in the abdomen to perform minimally invasive surgeries.
Laparoscopy - During a laparoscopy, a doctor will perform surgery through a minimally invasive technique, by cutting just a tiny incision in the abdomen and using small, tubular tools to work.
Larynx - Otherwise known as the voicebox, the larynx is an organ in the neck that produces sounds.
Latency Period - The latency period is the time be the infection and the appearance of the disease.
Lobectomy - A lobectomy is a surgery that completely removes a lobe of the lung.
Lung Cancer - Lung cancer is a type of disease in which cells mutate and grow tumors on one or both lungs. It make also affect the soft tissue lining surrounding the lungs.
Lungs - Lungs are a pair of organs in the chest that allow you to breath. They collect oxygen, which is they added to the blood to supply the rest of the body.
Lymph - Lymph is a fluid in the body that works to fight bacteria in tissues. It usually clear and watery in a healthy person, and contains white blood cells.
Lymph Nodes - Lymph nodes are glands found in the neck, armpit, groin, and other areas of the body in the lymphatic system. They are the first parts of the body to be attacked in many cases, so swollen lymph nodes are a good indication of a medical problem.
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