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Leukocytes

A type of white blood cell containing enzymes that digest microorganisms.

Lidocaine

Old name Lignocaine. An anesthetic drug with sedative, analgesic, and cardiac depressant properties. Usually applied topically in the form of an injection or patch.

Lignocaine

See Lidocaine.

Lupus

See SLE

Lymph

An almost colourless fluid that travels through the body, and carries immune system cells.

Lymphatic

Relating to Lymph; or vessels that carry Lymph.