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Labia majora

Part of the female external reproductive system, the labia majora are the two outer lips that are covered by pubic hair in adult women.
Labia minora

Part of the female external reproductive system, the labia minora are the two inner lips that surround the opening of the vagina (the birth canal) and the urethra (the exit tube for urine.)
Laparoscopy

A procedure in which the doctor inserts a small device through an incision in the abdomen. He or she then views the reproductive organs and pelvic cavity using the device. A sample of tissue may also be collected for testing.
Laparotomy

A procedure in which the doctor opens the abdomen to inspect the internal organs.
Laser surgery

The use of a narrow beam of light to remove or destroy cancer cells, or to cut tissues.
Leiomyomata (singular: leiomyoma)

See uterine fibroids.

Leiomyomectomy

Surgical removal of uterine fibroids only, leaving the uterus intact.
Leiomyosarcoma

A type of sarcoma that develops in the uterine muscle wall.
Liposarcoma

Cancer that develops from fat cells ("lipo" means fat).

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland (at the base of the brain). In men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone, which is necessary for sperm production. In women, LH causes the dominant follicle to release its egg from the ovary (ovulation).

Lymph nodes

Small, bean-shaped structures found throughout the body. Lymph nodes produce and store infection-fighting cells.

Lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection)

The removal of lymph nodes.
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