Labile tissuesCells continue to divide even once the organism has finished growing, repair by regeneration is usually possible. |
Lactationproduction of milk from the mammary glands |
Lactoseone of the sugars derived from milk |
Lacunaespaces within the matrix of bone tissue containing cells |
Laryngoscopean aid to visualisation for endotracheal intubation. The equipment consists of a blade which depresses the tongue, and a light source for illumination. |
Larynxpart of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and trachea. It is made up of cartilages, ligaments and muscles and lined with mucus membrane. |
Latent imagean invisible image on X-ray film following exposure but before processing |
Leada dense metal which is efficient at absorbing X-rays |
Lethal genegene that produces a characteristic that is incompatible with life |
Leukaemiaa disease where there are increased numbers of immature and abnormal white blood cells (leukocytes) |