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Letter L Med. Abbrev
Medical Abbreviations for Letter L
Term | Definition |
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L | lumbar |
L&D | labor and delivery |
(L), lt, lft | left |
L, l | liter (1,000 cc) |
Lab | laboratory |
Lap | laparotomy |
lat | lateral |
lb | pound |
LCT | long-term care |
LDH | lactose dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme) |
LDL | low density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol) |
lg | large |
liq | liquid |
LLQ | lower left quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LOC | laxative of choice, level of consciousness |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LS | lumbar sacral |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
L&W | live and well |