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LEVOCONVEX

Refers to an abnormal curvature (or scoliosis) of the spine to the left.  "Levo" is Latin for left.

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LIGAMENT

A band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or joints.

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LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM

The spinal ligament towards the back of the spine that helps to support the back.  Often a "hypertrophied" or thickened ligamentum flavum contribute to spinal stenosis.  They become thickened as a part of aging and arthritis.

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LIMITED STUDY

Less than adequate study.  The correct diagnosis will be difficult to make on a limited study.

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LINGUAL THYROID

Abnormal thyroid tissue located at the tongue base or floor of the mouth.  Can expand and cause symptoms related to mass effect.  Rarely can become cancerous and can be treated surgically or with oral medication.

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LINGUAL TONSIL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

A malignant tumor arising in the lingual tonsillar area of the neck usually near the base of the tongue.  Treatment usually requires surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation.

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LINGUINI SIGN

This is a MRI finding that indicates silicone breast implant rupture.

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LINGULA

Part of the lung (left upper lobe) that is next to the left side of the heart.

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LIPOMA

Common non-cancerous tumor made up of fat.

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LOBAR

Adjective.  Related to a lobe of the lung.  The right lung is divided into the right upper lobe, right middle lobe and right lower lobe.  The left lung is divided into the left upper lobe, lingula and left lower lobe.