lymphangitis. Inflammation of lymphatic vessels.
lymphoma. A tumor of lymphoid tissue.
lysis. Solution, as in analysis, the breaking up of a chemical compound into its simpler elements. Also the gradual subsidence of symptoms in a disease as distinguished from crisis.
lysol. Trade name of a mixture of soaps and phenols; used as a disinfectant.
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macrococcus. A large unicellular microorganism.
macros. Large, as in macroscopic, an object visible to the naked eye.
macula. Spot, as in macular, relating to or marked by macules, or spotted.
magnesium sulphate. Epsom salts; a purgative.
malignant. Resistant to treatment and tending to grow.