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The information given in the
Bayındır Medical Dictionary
are not intended to give any medical advice and/or diagnosis for your
health concerns. Bayındır
Medical Dictionary is not regarding to any diseases and/or diagnosis
and/or medications, it is the work of a dictionary for informational purposes. |
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Laktasyon
The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system carrying white blood cells that help fight infection and disease.
Lesion
An area of abnormal tissue. A lesion may be benign (noncancercous) or malignant (cancerous).
Low grade
Being near the lowest or least extreme of a specified range.
Lumpectomy
A surgical procedure designed to remove a malignant tumor (carcinoma) or DCIS and some surrounding tissue from the breast. Generally, lumpectomy is the first step in reast-conservation therapy.
Lymph node dissection
Surgical removal of some of the lymph nodes under the arm.
Lymph nodes
Small structures located throughout the body along the channels of the lymphatic system. Lymph nodes store special cells that fight infection and other diseases. Clusters of lymph nodes are found in the underarms, groin, neck, chest, and abdomen. Also called "lymph glands."
Lymphedema
Swelling of an extremity (arm, hand, leg, feet) due to poor lymph drainage caused by surgical removal of lymph nodes or damage to lymph nodes.
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