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Macrolipasemia: definition

An enzyme disorder characterized by accumulation in the blood of altered molecules of lipase, a pancreatic enzyme, that is abnormally bound with serum proteins, commonly IgG and/or IgA. The abnormally large complex called macrolipase cannot be excreted by the kidneys. Click for ...

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Macroamylasemia: definition

An enzyme disorder characterized by altered pancreatic amylase bound with blood proteins, commonly IgA and/or IgA antibodies,  producing an abnormally large complex called macroamylase that builds up in the blood because the kidneys cannot excrete it in urine. Click for full ...

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Macrocytosis: definition

A blood cell disorder characterized by altered blood cell formation resulting in abnormally large erythrocytes (red blood cells) circulating in the bloodstream. Click for full description.

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Lymphomas, Extraintestinal: definition

Malignancies that arise in lymphatic tissue outside the intestinal tract. Click for full description.

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Lymphoma, B Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL): definition

A malignant,  proliferation of  lymphocytes preceded by lymphadenopathy and characterized by varying, less predictable spread than Hodgkin’s disease. Click for full description.

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Lymphoma, Enteropathy-Associated T cell (EATL): definition

A severe complication of celiac disease. It is a rare form of high grade T-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) of the upper small intestine, specifically associated with celiac disease. Click for full description.

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Lymph Node: definition

Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, acting to protect body fluids by filtering out and destroying bacteria and other harmful substances from lymph that is continually carried to them by lymph vessels.  Cleaned lymph is carried away from ...

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Lymphadenopathy (Swollen Glands)

Abnormal enlargement of lymph nodes greater than 1.5 cm caused by proliferation (increased production) of lymphocytes within the node. Click for full description.

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Lungs Cavities or Abcess: definition

Lung disease characterized by localized pus formation in the lung resulting from necrosis (death) of lung tissue with surrounding inflammation is the commonest cause of death in persons with celiac disease. Click for full description.

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Lactose Intolerance: definition

Condition of being unable to digest lactose, the sugar in milk, because of lack of ability by the small intestine to produce lactase, the enzyme that digests lactose. Click for full description.

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Koilonychia: definition

A feature of an iron deficiency state characterized by abnormally shaped nails, called spoon shaped nails, that reverse the normal downward curve and have vertical ridges that can become deep, called washboard nails. Click for full description.

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Kidney Stones (Renal Calculi): definition

Hard formations in the kidneys composed mainly of calcium oxalate, also uric acid and cystine, and varying in size from microscopic crystals to several centimeters in diameter. Click for full description.

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Keratomalacia: definition

A severe non-inflammatory eye condition that is a late feature of Vitamin A Deficiency characterized by hazy, dry corneas becoming softened and denuded, which is then irreversible destroying the eyeball and causing blindness. Click for full description.

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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: definition

An autoimmune disorder causing chronic  dryness with inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea of both eyes due to tear abnormality. Click for full description.

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Juvenile Autoimmune Thyroid Disease: definition

An autoimmune thyroid disease in children characterized by abnormal circulating thyroid hormone levels. Click for full description.

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