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Lateral Ventricles
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D020547 |
[Specialized region of the anterior wall of the lateral ventricle which is rich in NEURAL STEM CELLS.
, Cavity in each of the CEREBRAL HEMISPHERES derived from the cavity of the embryonic NEURAL TUBE. They are separated from each other by the SEPTUM PELLUCIDUM, and each communicates with the THIRD VENTRICLE by the foramen of Monro, through which also the choroid plexuses (CHOROID PLEXUS) of the lateral ventricles become continuous with that of the third ventricle.
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Latex
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D007840 |
[A milky, product excreted from the latex canals of a variety of plant species that contain cauotchouc. Latex is composed of 25-35% caoutchouc, 60-75% water, 2% protein, 2% resin, 1.5% sugar & 1% ash. RUBBER is made by the removal of water from latex.(From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed). Hevein proteins are responsible for LATEX HYPERSENSITIVITY. Latexes are used as inert vehicles to carry antibodies or antigens in LATEX FIXATION TESTS.
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Latex Fixation Tests
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D007841 |
[Passive agglutination tests in which antigen is adsorbed onto latex particles which then clump in the presence of antibody specific for the adsorbed antigen. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
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Latex Hypersensitivity
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D020315 |
[Allergic reaction to products containing processed natural rubber latex such as rubber gloves, condoms, catheters, dental dams, balloons, and sporting equipment. Both T-cell mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, DELAYED) and IgE antibody-mediated (HYPERSENSITIVITY, IMMEDIATE) allergic responses are possible. Delayed hypersensitivity results from exposure to antioxidants present in the rubber; immediate hypersensitivity results from exposure to a latex protein.
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Lathyrism
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D007842 |
[A paralytic condition of the legs caused by ingestion of lathyrogens, especially BETA-AMINOPROPIONITRILE or beta-N-oxalyl amino-L-alanine, which are found in the seeds of plants of the genus LATHYRUS.
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Lathyrus
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D027807 |
[A plant genus in the family FABACEAE known for LATHYRISM poisoning.
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Laticauda
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D000073476 |
[A genus of semi-aquatic elapid snake that inhabits coastal waters of the tropical Indian and Western Pacific Oceans.
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Latin America
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D007843 |
[The geographic area of Latin America in general and when the specific country or countries are not indicated. It usually includes Central America, South America, Mexico, and the islands of the Caribbean.
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Latvia
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D007844 |
[A country located in Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Lithuania. The capital is Riga.
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Laughter
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D007845 |
[An involuntary expression of merriment and pleasure; it includes the patterned motor responses as well as the inarticulate vocalization.
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Laughter Therapy
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D027641 |
[Therapeutic use of humor and laughter to improve emotional well being and health.
, A form of exercise involving use of laughter and breathing exercises in order to improve physical and mental health.
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Laundering
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D007846 |
[The process of washing clothes, linens or other fabric.
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Laundry Service, Hospital
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D007847 |
[Hospital department which administers all activities pertaining to the hospital laundry service.
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Lauraceae
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D019770 |
[A family of mainly aromatic evergreen plants in the order Laurales. The laurel family includes 2,200 species in 45 genera and from these are derived medicinal extracts, essential oils, camphor and other products.
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Laurales
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D000073571 |
[Order of flowering plants in the superorder Magnolianae. Common examples are bay laurel, AVOCADO; sassafras and CINNAMON.
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Laurates
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D007848 |
[Salts and esters of the 12-carbon saturated monocarboxylic acid--lauric acid.
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Laurence-Moon Syndrome
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D007849 |
[An autosomal recessive condition characterized by hypogonadism; spinocerebellar degeneration; MENTAL RETARDATION; RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA; and OBESITY. This syndrome was previously referred to as Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome until BARDET-BIEDL SYNDROME was identified as a distinct entity. (From N Engl J Med. 1989 Oct 12;321(15):1002-9)
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Laurencia
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D044722 |
[A genus of RED ALGAE in the family Rhodomelaceae. Some species are a rich source of chlorine-and bromine-containing metabolites which show significant antibacterial activity.
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Lauric Acids
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D007850 |
[12-Carbon saturated monocarboxylic acids.
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Laurus
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D027442 |
[Laurus nobilis L. leaves are known for use in SPICES.
, A plant genus in the LAURACEAE family. Laurus nobilis L. leaves are known for use in SPICES, having a similar flavor as UMBELLULARIA.
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