| lower abdominal periosteal reflex | A deep abdominal reflex in which there is a contraction of the abdominal muscles on tapping the anterior superior iliac spine. Synonym: lower abdominal periosteal reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| lower airway | The portion of the respiratory tract that extends from the subglottis to and including the terminal bronchioles. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower alveolar point | In craniometrics, the apex of the septum between the mandibular central incisors. Synonym: lower alveolar point. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower body negative pressure | External decompression applied to the lower body. It is used to study orthostatic intolerance and the effects of gravitation and acceleration, to produce simulated haemorrhage in physiologic research, to assess cardiovascular function, and to reduce abdominal stress during childbirth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lower extremity | The hip, thigh, leg, ankle, and foot. Synonym: membrum inferius, inferior limb, lower extremity, pelvic limb. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower eyelid | The inferior, smaller and less mobile of the two eyelids; a check ligament from the inferior rectus muscle extends into it, pulling the lid inferiorly when the gaze is directed downward. Synonym: palpebra inferior, lower lid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower GI series | <investigation, radiology> A radiographic diagnostic procedure that involves the introduction of a barium containing contrast material into the lower gastrointestinal tract via the anus. X-rays taken after instillation of the barium will outline the course and anatomy of the lower GI tract. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lower heating value | (LHV) The potential energy in a fuel if the water vapour from combustion of hydrogen is not condensed. (05 Dec 1998) |
| lower hybrid waves | <physics> Electrostatic ion oscillations at a frequency intermediate to the electron extraordinary wave (high frequency) and the magnetosonic wave (low frequency). (09 Oct 1997) |
| lower jaw | The jaw bone. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lower lateral cutaneous nerve of arm | <anatomy, nerve> A branch of the radial nerve supplying the skin of the lower lateral aspect of the arm; it frequently is a branch of the posterior antebrachial nerve. Synonym: nervus cutaneus brachii lateralis inferior, lower lateral cutaneous nerve of arm. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower lid | The inferior, smaller and less mobile of the two eyelids; a check ligament from the inferior rectus muscle extends into it, pulling the lid inferiorly when the gaze is directed downward. Synonym: palpebra inferior, lower lid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower limb | The hip, thigh, leg, ankle, and foot. Synonym: membrum inferius, inferior limb, lower extremity, pelvic limb. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower lip | The muscular fold bounding the opening of the mouth inferiorly. Synonym: labium inferius oris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lower lobe of lung | It is located below and behind the oblique fissure and contains five bronchopulmonary segments: superior, medial basal, anterior basal, lateral basal, and posterior basal. Synonym: lobus inferior pulmonis, lower lobe of lung. (05 Mar 2000) |
| low-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
A plasma protein containing relatively more cholesterol and triglycerides and less proteins.
출처: library.thinkquest.org/28287/glossary.htm
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| low-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
A bad type of cholesterol that tends to deposit in the artery wall and narrow or block in the artery.
출처: www.ehealthmd.com/library/lowercholesterol/LC_glos...
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| lower esophageal sphincter |
A band of muscle tissue that contracts during swallowing, preventing stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus.
출처: www.ehealthmd.com/library/heartburn/HB_glossary.ht...
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| low-density lipoprotein |
A lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from the liver to body tissues. LDL contains more fat than protein.
출처: www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/bridge.html
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| lower motor neuron lesion |
Any damage to the lower motor neuron or its axon (peripheral nerve) that separates the lower motor neuron from control of its muscle fibers. This type of lesion leads to flaccidity and muscle atrophy.
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| low | a sculptural relief in which forms extend only slightly from the background |
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| low | a state of mild depression |
| low | low shrubby plant having yellow flowers with four petals arranged in a cross |
| low | of inferior status |
| low | the Sunday following Easter |
| low | the absence of heat |
| low | the lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide |
| low | the lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide |
| low | having a low back |
| low | used of headlights |
| low | an infant born weighing less than 5.5 pounds (2500 grams) regardless of gestational age |
| low | an infant born weighing less than 5.5 pounds (2500 grams) regardless of gestational age |