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  2. List of medical abbreviations: L - Wikipedia

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    LOC: loss of consciousness level of consciousness (e.g., "altered LOC from head trauma") LOF: leakage of fluid LOH: loss of heterozygosity: LOI: loss of imprinting LOL: little old lady (often LOL in NAD—see House of God) lymph-obligatory load: LOM: limitation of motion LOP: left occiput posterior (fetal position) LORTA

  3. Altered level of consciousness - Wikipedia

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    Infections of the central nervous system may also be associated with decreased LOC; for example, an altered LOC is the most common symptom of encephalitis. [14] Neoplasms within the intracranial cavity can also affect consciousness, [12] as can epilepsy and post-seizure states. [9] A decreased LOC can also result from a combination of factors. [12]

  4. Locus (genetics) - Wikipedia

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    Parts of a typical chromosome: (1) Chromatid (2) Centromere (3) Short (p) arm (4) Long (q) arm. In genetics, a locus (pl.: loci) is a specific, fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located. [1]

  5. Talairach coordinates - Wikipedia

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    Sagittal view of cingulate region of human brain with a Talairach grid superimposed in accordance with standard locators. Talairach coordinates, also known as Talairach space, is a 3-dimensional coordinate system (known as an 'atlas') of the human brain, which is used to map the location of brain structures independent from individual differences in the size and overall shape of the brain.

  6. Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia (LOCAH), also known as nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH or NCAH), is a milder form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), [1] a group of autosomal recessive disorders characterized by impaired cortisol synthesis that leads to variable degrees of postnatal androgen excess.

  7. LOC - Wikipedia

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    Letter of Credit LoC or L/C, is a letter from a bank or insurance company guaranteeing that a buyer's payment to a seller will be received on time and for the correct amount Limit of convection or equilibrium level, the height at which a rising parcel of air is at the same temperature as its environment

  8. Left coronary artery - Wikipedia

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    The left coronary artery (LCA, also known as the left main coronary artery, or left main stem coronary artery) is a coronary artery that arises from the aorta above the left cusp of the aortic valve, and supplies blood to the left side of the heart muscle.

  9. Long-acting reversible contraceptives - Wikipedia

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    This difference is likely due to the difference between "perfect use" and "typical use". Perfect use indicates complete adherence to medication schedules and guidelines. Typical use describes effectiveness in real-world conditions, where patients may not fully adhere to medication regimens.