Medical Abbreviations (L) pg. 3 Flashcards
1
Q
L
A
left, liver, liter, lower,
light, lumbar
2
Q
L2, L3
A
second, third lumbar
vertebrae
3
Q
lab
A
laboratory
4
Q
lac
A
laceration
5
Q
lat.
A
lateral
6
Q
LBW
A
low birth rate
7
Q
L.E
A
lower extremities
8
Q
liq.
A
liquid
9
Q
L.O.C.
A
loss of consciousness,
level of consciousness,
laxative of choice
10
Q
LOS
A
length of stay
11
Q
LP
A
lumbar puncture
12
Q
LPN
A
licensed practical nurse
13
Q
LUE
A
left upper extremity
14
Q
Lx
A
larynx
15
Q
L&W
A
living and well
