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| L | Laaoo is the process of expelling a fetus form the uterus.
Labia is called the skin, which is folded at the very opening of the vagina.
Labor is the name of contractions, which usually result in dilation of the cervix in order to provide the delivery of a fetus.
Lactation is the process of production of milk by the breasts.
Lanugo is the term, applied to name fine hairs, which are present all over on the body of a fetus.
Laparoscopic:
1. something, pertaining to the very procedure of laparoscopy;
2. something, pertaining to a laparoscope, for example, the instrument, with the help of which laparoscopy is conducted;
3. something, which is performed by laparoscopy;
4. something, which is performed with the help of a laparoscope.
Laparoscopy is called a minor surgical procedure, which is usually performed in order to diagnose the reason of pelvic pain or an ectopic pregnancy, as well as with the aim to conduct tubal ligation.
Leucorrhea is called the vaginal discharge, which is characterized by white or yellowish colour. It is composed of mucous.
Lightening is any change of the shape of the pregnant uterus several weeks before delivery. As a rule it is described as the baby’s “dropping”.
Lightheadedness is called a feeling, when a person feels, he is going to faint.
Linea nigra is called a dark line, which usually appears on the woman’s abdomen during pregnancy. As a rule it gets vanished soon after delivery.
Lochia is called the discharge of mucus, blood or other fluid, coming out from the vagina after the delivery.
L/S ratio is called the measurement of the relationship of two substances – lecithin and spingomyelin, which are present in the amniotic fluid. Measuring the results, the doctors receive an indication of the maturity of the baby’s lungs.
Lyme disease is an infection, which is transmitted to people by ticks.
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