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Laryngitis
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LaryngitisInflammation of the larynx, resulting in a temporary loss of voice.
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Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Larynx
The larynx is a muscular tube in the neck that allows air to pass from the throat to the trachea (windpipe). The larynx contains the vocal cords, which allow people and animals to make sounds. The larynx has cartilage that opens to allow air into the trachea.
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Laryng-o-jet kit
Laryng-o-jet kit is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lidocaine hydrochloride.
Laryngectomy
Surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx).
Laryngoscope
A device used by ACLS personnel to look down the throat to insert an endotracheal tube.
Laryngotracheal anesthesia kit
Laryngotracheal anesthesia kit is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lidocaine hydrochloride.
Larynx
The larynx is a muscular tube in the neck that allows air to pass from the throat to the trachea (windpipe). The larynx contains the vocal cords, which allow people and animals to make sounds. The larynx has cartilage that opens to allow air into the trachea.
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Laproscopic surgery
A technique of using a fiber-optic scope and minute instruments to perform surgery with the smallest incision and least damage possible.
Laryngoscope
A device used by ACLS personnel to look down the throat to insert an endotracheal tube.
Labyrinth
The system of interconnecting canals and cavities in the inner ear. Plays an important role in hearing and in balance.
Laceration
A wound caused by a cut from a sharp instrument or the tearing of body tissue.
Lacrimation
"Discharge of tears. ""Watering"" eyes."
Laryngitis
Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Legg-Calv?-Perthes disease
A disease in which the blood supply to the femur is reduced, causing the bone to collapse.
Lethargy
"A lack of energy; sluggishness, dullness or apathy."
Leukocytes
White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
Leukoplakia
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
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Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Larynx
The larynx is a muscular tube in the neck that allows air to pass from the throat to the trachea (windpipe). The larynx contains the vocal cords, which allow people and animals to make sounds. The larynx has cartilage that opens to allow air into the trachea.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Laryng-o-jet kit
Laryng-o-jet kit is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lidocaine hydrochloride.
Laryngectomy
Surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx).
Laryngoscope
A device used by ACLS personnel to look down the throat to insert an endotracheal tube.
Laryngotracheal anesthesia kit
Laryngotracheal anesthesia kit is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): lidocaine hydrochloride.
Larynx
The larynx is a muscular tube in the neck that allows air to pass from the throat to the trachea (windpipe). The larynx contains the vocal cords, which allow people and animals to make sounds. The larynx has cartilage that opens to allow air into the trachea.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Laproscopic surgery
A technique of using a fiber-optic scope and minute instruments to perform surgery with the smallest incision and least damage possible.
Laryngoscope
A device used by ACLS personnel to look down the throat to insert an endotracheal tube.
Labyrinth
The system of interconnecting canals and cavities in the inner ear. Plays an important role in hearing and in balance.
Laceration
A wound caused by a cut from a sharp instrument or the tearing of body tissue.
Lacrimation
"Discharge of tears. ""Watering"" eyes."
Laryngitis
Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Legg-Calv?-Perthes disease
A disease in which the blood supply to the femur is reduced, causing the bone to collapse.
Lethargy
"A lack of energy; sluggishness, dullness or apathy."
Leukocytes
White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
Leukoplakia
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
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