Friday, 19 April 2024, 3:27 PM
Site: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses
Course: VetLogic - E Learning and training for Vet Nurses (VetLogic)
Glossary: Glossary with audio assistance
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Labile tissues

Cells continue to divide even once the organism has finished growing, repair by regeneration is usually possible.

Lactation

production of milk from the mammary glands

Lactose

one of the sugars derived from milk

Lacunae

spaces within the matrix of bone tissue containing cells

Laryngoscope

an aid to visualisation for endotracheal intubation. The equipment consists of a blade which depresses the tongue, and a light source for illumination.

Larynx

part of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and trachea. It is made up of cartilages,  ligaments and muscles and lined with mucus membrane.

Latent image

an invisible image on X-ray film following exposure but before processing

Lead

a dense metal which is efficient at absorbing X-rays

Lethal gene

gene that produces a characteristic that is incompatible with life

Leukaemia

a disease where there are increased numbers of immature and abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes)