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Leukopenia
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Leukopenia Reduction in the number of leukocytes in the blood.
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Leukocytes
White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
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Leukemia
Cancer of white blood cells. Acute leukemias are characterized by the presence of "blasts," which are immature white blood cells. Large quantities of blasts generally overgrow the bone marrow, leaving very little space for normal bone marrow cells. This type generally requires immediate treatment. Chronic leukemias are those characterized by a large and uncontrolled growth of more mature white blood cells. These types of leukemias tend not to progress as rapidly, and treatment is often milder than that of acute leukemias.
Leukemoid
Like leukemia.
Leukeran
Leukeran 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): chlorambucil.
Leukine
Leukine 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): sargramostim.
Leukocyte
White blood cell.
Leukocyte (white blood cell)
Cells in the blood that seeks and destroys disease-causing microorganisms.
Leukocyte infiltration
Leukocyte infiltration refers to the process of moving or infiltrating of the leukocytes into the injured tissue to begin the repair process.
Leukocytes
White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
Leukoencephalitis
Inflammation of the white matter of the brain.
Leukoplakia
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
Leukorrhea
White discharge.
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LGN
See Lateral Geniculate Nucleus.
Lethal acrodermatitis
An inherited autosomal recessive disease in bull terriers relating to zinc metabolism.
Lymphangitis
Inflammation of a lymph vessel.
Lipidemia
Excess lipid in the blood.
Leiomyoma
A benign tumor of smooth muscle cells.
Leukopenia
Leukoencephalitis
Inflammation of the white matter of the brain.
Lipoma
A benign tumor of fat cells.
Lithotomy
Removal of a stone.
Lymphangiectasia
Dilation of the lymphatic vessels; may be congenital or acquired.
Leiomyosarcoma
A malignant tumor of smooth muscle cells.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Leukocytes
White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Leukemia
Cancer of white blood cells. Acute leukemias are characterized by the presence of "blasts," which are immature white blood cells. Large quantities of blasts generally overgrow the bone marrow, leaving very little space for normal bone marrow cells. This type generally requires immediate treatment. Chronic leukemias are those characterized by a large and uncontrolled growth of more mature white blood cells. These types of leukemias tend not to progress as rapidly, and treatment is often milder than that of acute leukemias.
Leukemoid
Like leukemia.
Leukeran
Leukeran 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): chlorambucil.
Leukine
Leukine 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): sargramostim.
Leukocyte
White blood cell.
Leukocyte (white blood cell)
Cells in the blood that seeks and destroys disease-causing microorganisms.
Leukocyte infiltration
Leukocyte infiltration refers to the process of moving or infiltrating of the leukocytes into the injured tissue to begin the repair process.
Leukocytes
White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
Leukoencephalitis
Inflammation of the white matter of the brain.
Leukoplakia
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
Leukorrhea
White discharge.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
LGN
See Lateral Geniculate Nucleus.
Lethal acrodermatitis
An inherited autosomal recessive disease in bull terriers relating to zinc metabolism.
Lymphangitis
Inflammation of a lymph vessel.
Lipidemia
Excess lipid in the blood.
Leiomyoma
A benign tumor of smooth muscle cells.
Leukopenia
Leukoencephalitis
Inflammation of the white matter of the brain.
Lipoma
A benign tumor of fat cells.
Lithotomy
Removal of a stone.
Lymphangiectasia
Dilation of the lymphatic vessels; may be congenital or acquired.
Leiomyosarcoma
A malignant tumor of smooth muscle cells.
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