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Leukocyte
See: White Blood Cell

Leukocytosis
An abnormally high number of white blood cells in the blood. This
condition usually occurs during infection or inflammation.
See Also: White Blood Cell

Leukopenia
A lower than normal number of total white blood cells. A white
blood cell count less than 4,000 cells/mL is considered leukopenia.

Leukoplakia
See: Oral Hairy Leukoplakia (OHL)

LGV
See: Lymphogranuloma Venereum
L

Life Cycle
A sequence of developmental phases that cells or organisms
undergo. For example, a cell’s life cycle ends with division; a virus’s
life cycle includes replication within a host cell.

Linear Gingival Erythema
Inflammation of the gums that usually appears as a red band
around the gums in the back of the mouth. Also known as HIV
gingivitis or red-band gingivitis.

LIP
See: Lymphoid Interstitial Pneumonitis

Lipid
Any member of a chemical group of fats or fat-like substances.

Lipid Profile
A group of blood tests that are often ordered together to evaluate
an individual’s risk for heart disease or stroke. These tests include

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