Malaria terms starting with L

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1. Lariam Brand name of mefloquine, a drug used against malaria for both prevention and treatment.
2. Larvae An immature stage of a developing mosquito. Mosquito larvae are wingless and develop in water.
3. Leukocyte (LOO-koh-site) A white blood cell. Refers to a blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin.
4. Leukocytosis Increase in total white blood cell count.
5. Leukopenia (LOO-koh-PEE-nee-uh) A condition in which the number of leukocytes (white blood cells) in the blood is reduced.
6. Lymphocyte (LIM-foh-site) A type of white blood cell. Lymphocytes have a number of roles in the immune system, including the production of antibodies and other…