| EMLA | eutectic mixture of local anesthetics |
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| LACN | local area communications network |
| LAN | local area network; long-acting neuroleptic [agent] |
| LAS | laboratory automation system; lateral amyotrophic sclerosis; laxative abuse syndrome; left anterior-... |
| LCBF | local cerebral blood flow |
| local hormone | A metabolic product secreted by one set of cells that affects the function of nearby cells; an autacoid; e.g., prostaglandins and neurotransmitters. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| local immunity | A natural or acquired immunity to certain infectious agents, as manifested by an organ or a tissue, as a whole or in part. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local nerve block | Infiltration of a local anesthetic around a peripheral nerve so as to produce anesthesia in the area supplied by the nerve. (16 Dec 1997) |
| local reaction | A reaction which occurs at the point of entrance of an infecting organism or of an injection, as in the Arthus phenomenon. Synonym: local reaction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local sign | <clinical sign> The characteristic of a sensation that permits distinguishing it from another sensation by locating its position in space. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local stimulant | A stimulant whose action is confined to the part to which it is applied. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local symptom | A symptom of limited extent, caused by disease of a particular organ or part. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local syncope | Limited numbness in a part, especially of the fingers; one of the symptoms, usually associated with local asphyxia, of Raynaud's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local tetanus | The most benign type of tetanus; the muscles in close proximity to an infected wound develop persistent involuntary contractions, often with transient, intense superimposed spasms triggered by various stimuli. The more distal upper extremity muscles are most often affected; gradual but complete recovery is typical. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local therapy | Treatment that affects cells in the tumour and the area close to it. (16 Dec 1997) |
| local tic | A tic of very limited extent, as the winking of an eye or a twitch of a finger. (05 Mar 2000) |
| local treatment | Treatment that affects the tumour and the area close to it. (12 Dec 1998) |
| absent state | The saemiconscious state associated with an epileptic attack. Synonym: absent state. (05 Mar 2000) |
| activated state | <chemistry, radiobiology> An atom or nucleus which possesses more energy than its ground state energy. (16 Dec 1997) |
| acute confusional state | <psychiatry> A condition of severe confusion or rapid change in brain function. This often occurs as the result of a mental illness or physical illness. Symptoms include lethargy, agitation, confusion, disorientation and delirium. (27 Sep 1997) |