Lactiferous ducts(lack tih' fer us)the part of the breast that carries the milk to the nipple.
Lactiferous sinuses(lack-tih'-fer-us si'-nus-sehz)the part of the breast that collects the milk and holds it until it is released through the nipple.
leukemia(loo-KEE-mee-uh) Cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of blood cells to be produced and enter the…
Lobes(lobz) overlapping sections in the breast that contain the lobules.
Lobule(LOB-yule) A small lobe or a subdivision of a lobe.
LocalizedRestricted to the site of origin, without evidence of spread.
Lumpectomy(lum-PEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove the tumor and a small amount of normal tissue around it.
Lymph(limf) a transparent, slightly yellow liquid found in the lymphatic vessels.
Lymph NodeA small rounded or bean-shaped mass of lymphatic tissue that helps the body's immune system.
Lymph vessels(limf veh'-sels) tubes in the body that carry the lymph fluid.
Lymphatic mapping(lim-FA-tik ...) The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify lymph nodes that may contain tumor cells. Also called lymph node mapping.
Lymphedema(LIM-fuh-DEE-muh) A condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling.