Terminology L
From Kidney Cancer Resource
Lamina Propria
- In the bladder, a layer of loose connective tissue between the urothelium and bladder muscle (separated by a membrane from the urothelium)
- Also called minimally invasive surgery
Leukocytopenia
- WBC deficiency, often a side effect of chemo, exposes the patient to infection susceptiility
Low Grade
- of lower aggressive nature
LVI
- Small rounded masses of tissue distributed along the lymphatic system most prominently in the armpit, neck and groin areas. Lymph nodes produce special cells that help fight off foreign agents invading the body. Lymph nodes also act as traps for infectious agents
Lymphadenopathy
- Any disease, disorder or enlargement of the Lymph Nodes
- The spread of cancer into the lymph nodes. Sometimes called LVI.
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