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Lactation

the secretion of milk from the mammary glands


Lacteals

lymphatic vessels found within villi of small intestine


Large intestine

larger part of the gut that is a continuation of the small intestine, where water is absorbed from the digestive tract; the large intestine comprises the caecum, colon and rectum


Larynx

muscular organ that holds the vocal cords (informally called the voicebox)


Lateral

towards the side or outer edge


Laxative

medication to encourage defecation


Lethargy

lack of energy


Leucocytes

white blood cells


Ligament

a type of connective tissue that connects bone to bone


Lipase

an enzyme that breaks down lipids or fats into fatty acids and glycerol



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