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The Special Topics Medical Dictionary J-L provides comprehensive, reliable definitions for specific medical topics. Whether you are interested in jet lag prevention, kidney disease, or leukemia, learn what medical terms mean, see images and get related information on various aspects of health and wellness.

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Jaw Pain And Heart Attacks

Jaw pain may be an indicator that a heart attack is going to occur but may also indicate other conditions such as a sinus infection. Learn more about jaw pain and heart attack symptoms and diagnosis.

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Jet Lag Prevention

Jet lag, a sleep disorder caused by changing time zones, can be prevented by a few methods. Learn about jet lag prevention tips, methods and information.

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Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles to help control urine flow. Learn about Kegel exercises history, uses and information.

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Kinins

Kinins are blood proteins which influence certain muscle, blood and receptor functions. Learn about kinins definition, functions and information.

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Large For Gestational Age (LGA)

Large for gestational age means an infant is more developed than normal for that age. Learn about large for gestational age definition, risk and information.

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Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is any treatment using intense beams of light to precisely cut, burn, or destroy tissue. Learn about laser therapy types and information.

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Lateral

Lateral means to cut to the side of, or away from, the midline of the body. Learn about lateral definition and examples.

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Lateral Traction

Lateral traction is a technique in which tension is used to move a body part the side. Learn about lateral traction uses and information.

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Lead And Tap Water

Lead contamination of tap water is monitored by the EPA in annual reports available to consumers. Learn about lead and tap water risks, reports and information.

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Leukemia - Resources

Leukemia resources. Leukemia support, information and contacts.

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Lipofuscin

Lipofuscin is leftover pigment from the breakdown and absorption of damaged blood cells. Learn about lipofuscin definition and information.

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Liquid Medication Administration

Liquid medicine administration revolves around avoiding dosing errors. Learn about liquid medicine administration risks, tips and information.

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Liquid Nitrogen

Liquid nitrogen is nitrogen at the temperature of minus 200 degrees Celsius. Learn about liquid nitrogen definition, uses and information.

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Liver Disease - Resources

Liver disease resources. Liver disease support, information and contacts.

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Long Bones

Long bones are hard and dense bones that provide structure, strength and mobility. Learn about long bone definition, examples and information.

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Losing Weight

Losing weight begins with balancing calorie intake with physical exercise. Learn about losing weight tips and information.

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Loss Of A Child - Resources

Loss of a child resources. Loss of a child support, information and contacts.

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Loss Of A Spouse - Resources

Loss of spouse resources. Loss of a spouse support, information and contacts.

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Lung Disease - Resources

Lung disease resources. Lung disease support, information and contacts.

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Lupus - Resources

Lupus resources. Lupus support, information and contacts.

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