| Word | Definition |
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| Lacunar Infarction | A blockage in the tiny blood vessels deep within the brain which causes an ischaemic stroke.
For similar information see Types of stroke |
| Lobe | The brain is made up of different areas called lobes. Each lobe controls a different function in the body.
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| Locomotion |
Getting from place to place by walking, using a wheelchair, climbing stairs, etc.
For similar information see Leg functioning |
| Low Density Lipoprotein | Also known as the bad cholesterol. A compound consisting of a lipid and a protein that carries the majority of the total cholesterol in the blood and deposits the excess along the inside of arterial walls.
For similar information see Prevention |