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| Laminectomy |
| Surgical removal of the back portion of the bony spinal canal. Used to treat spinal stenosis. Performed by neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons. |
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| Laparoscopy |
| Inspection of the pelvic and abdominal cavity performed using a small incision and camera. |
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| Laparotomy |
| Surgical exploration of the abdomen. |
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| Leukemia |
| Malignant cancer due to uncontrolled production of white blood cells. Detected with blood testing, bone marrow biopsy. |
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| Lumbar Puncture–(Spinal Tap) |
| Placement of a needle into the spinal canal through the lower back in order to withdraw Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF). Can be used to detect multiple sclerosis, meningitis. |
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| Lumpectomy |
| Surgical removal of a breast mass without mastectomy. |
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| Lupus |
| A disorder of the immune system which causes inflammatory changes in a single or multiple organ systems. |
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| Lymphoma |
| Malignant cancer due to uncontrolled production of lymphatic cells. |
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