The Mesothelioma SOS Glossary - L
Laparoscope
Lighted tube that is inserted into the abdomen to examine the abdominal wall.
Larynx
The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking.
Living Will
Legal document that expresses an individual’s decision on the use of artificial life support systems.
Lymphatic System
System which includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and the lymph nodes, that helps produce, store and carry white blood cells to fight disease and infection.
Lymph Nodes
Organs of the immune system that are distributed widely throughout the body that carry lymph fluid.
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