One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Lymphopoietin-1 is made by cells that cover and support … [Read more...]
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lymphoproliferative disorder
A disease in which cells of the lymphatic system grow excessively. Lymphoproliferative disorders are often treated like cancer. … [Read more...]
lymphosarcoma
An obsolete term for a malignant tumor of lymphatic tissue. … [Read more...]
lymphoscintigraphy
A method used to check the lymph system for disease. A radioactive substance that flows through the lymph ducts and can be taken up by lymph nodes is injected … [Read more...]
Lymphoseek
(Other name for: 99mTc-DTPA-mannosyl-dextran) … [Read more...]
lymphostatic elephantiasis
A condition in which tissue or a limb becomes very swollen and thick, and changes color. It is caused by a block in the flow of lymph and a buildup of fluid in … [Read more...]
Lynch syndrome
An inherited disorder in which affected individuals have a higher-than-normal chance of developing colorectal cancer and certain other types of cancer, often … [Read more...]
Lyovac Cosmegen
(Other name for: dactinomycin) … [Read more...]
Lyrica
(Other name for: pregabalin) … [Read more...]
lysis
In biology, lysis refers to the breakdown of a cell caused by damage to its plasma (outer) membrane. It can be caused by chemical or physical means (for … [Read more...]