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Limbus
Limbus Margin, or border. The margin of the cornea where it contacts the sclera.
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Margin
Interface between a restoration and tooth structure.
Cornea
The front part of the eye that acts as a window for the entrance of light rays. It is attached to the other outer coat of the eye, the sclera; the white part of the eye. The cornea provides a significant amount of focusing power for the eye (the rest is provided by the lens). Because it has many nerve fibers, an injury or foreign body causes significant pain and discomfort.
Sclera
The sclera is the white part of the eye. The clear cornea is the front extension of the sclera.
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Limbic System
The part of the brain that is concerned with more primitive impulses and maintaining biological homeostasis.
Limbitrol
Limbitrol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide.
Limbitrol ds
Limbitrol ds is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide.
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Lethargy
"A lack of energy; sluggishness, dullness or apathy."
Leukocytes
White blood cells, the blood cells responsible for fighting infection.
Leukoplakia
Thick, white patches in the mouth that may become malignant.
Lichen
Any of various skin diseases characterized by sores and enlarged skin markings.
Ligature
A wire or thread used to tie off blood vessels or to close incisions or wounds.
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Lingua
Tongue.
Lipocyte
A fat cell.
Lipolysis
The splitting up, or destruction, of fat.
Lipoprotein
Any of a group of proteins combined with a lipid that allow lipids to be transported in the circulatory system.
Litholysis
Breaking up of a stone, such as a gallstone.
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