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Word	Definition
Lacunar Infarction	A blockage in the tiny blood vessels deep within the brain which causes an ischaemic stroke. Lacunar infarction is a blockage deep inside your brain. Tiny blood vessels can get blocked. This is what causes an ischaemic stroke.
LMWH	Low molecular weight heparin Low molecular weight heparin
Lobe	The brain is made up of different areas called lobes. Each lobe controls a different function in the body. A lobe is an area of the brain. A lobe controls a function of the body. Each lobe has a different function.
Locomotion	Getting from place to place by walking, using a wheelchair, climbing stairs, etc. Locomotion means moving from one place to another. This might be: Walking Using a wheelchair Climbing stairs
LOS	Length of stay Length of stay
Low density lipoprotein	Also known as the bad cholesterol. A compound consisting of a lipid and a protein that carries the majority of the total cholesterol in the blood and deposits the excess along the inside of arterial walls. Low density lipoprotein is a type of particle in your body. It is also known as ‘bad cholesterol’. It carries fats to cells and artery walls.
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