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labia minora The smaller (minor) inside pair of labia (lips) of the vulva (the female external genitalia). See also labia, vaginal.

labia majora The larger (major) outside pair of labia (lips) of the vulva (the female external genitalia). See also labia, vaginal.

labia, vaginal The two pairs of labia (lips)—the labia majora and labia minor—at the entrance to the vagina. Together the vaginal labia form part of the vulva, the female external genitalia.

labia, oral The lips around the mouth. See also lip.

labia Lips, the fleshy folds that surround the opening of the mouth (oral labia) or the vagina (the labia majora and labia minora).

lab test A test that is done in the laboratory where the appropriate equipment, supplies, and certified expertise are available.

lab result The result of a test done in a laboratory.

La Leche League An organization that helps and supports breastfeeding mothers with advice, ideas, and both legal and medical advocacy. Abbreviated LLL.

L1 through L5 The five lumbar vertebrae, which are situated between the thoracic vertebrae and the sacral vertebrae in the spinal column.

kyphosis, mobile Kyphosis caused by compensating for muscle weakness or structural abnormality in another area of the body. See also kyphosis.

kyphosis, juvenile See Scheuermann’s disease.

kyphosis, fixed Kyphosis caused by collapse of the vertebrae, usually due to musculoskeletal disease. See also kyphosis.