Lung Cancer terms starting with L

7 terms

1. large cell cancer A type of non-small cell lung cancer where the cancer cells are large and abnormal.
2. larynx (LAYR-inks) The area of the throat containing the vocal cords and used for breathing, swallowing, and talking. Also called voice box.
3. limited stage SCLC SCLC stands for small cell lung cancer. SCLC is usually staged as either "limited" or "extensive.
4. lobe A portion of an organ, such as the liver, lung, breast, thyroid, or brain.
5. lobectomy (loh-BEK-toh-mee) Surgery to remove a whole lobe (section) of an organ (such as the lungs, liver, brain, or thyroid gland).
6. low-dose CAT scan A CAT scan that uses smaller amounts of X-rays than a regular CAT scan.
7. Lymph nodes (LIMF nohdz): Small glands that help the body fight infection and disease. They filter a fluid called lymph and contain white blood cells.