Glossary

	Operation Iraqi Freedom
	Operation Enduring Freedom
	Operation Joint Endeavor
	Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm
	View All Operations & Exercises

	Accidents & Injuries
	Infections
	Mental Health
	Diseases, Disorders & Other Health Conditions
	Environmental & Occupational Exposures
	View All Research Topics

	Department of Defense (DoD)
	Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
	Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
	Funding Opportunities

	Deployment Health Reports
	Medical Research Publications

	Health Affairs
	Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
	Military Operational Medicine Research Program (MOMRP)
	Military Infectious Diseases Research Program (MIDRP)
	Deployment Health & Family Readiness Library

Glossary

To find a term, select the first letter of the word you are seeking or browse the complete glossary.

Search Glossary Term:
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |

Need a definition? Please contact us.

L

Lead
A heavy metal capable of causing brain damage; formerly present in paint and gasoline and still a hazard from various occupational sources.

Leishmaniasis
The name of several types of disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. Various forms of the disease are known, including visceral leishmaniasis (pertaining to organs in the abdomen), cutaneous leishmaniasis (skin), and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (skin and mucous membranes). The protozoa are transmitted to humans through the bite of various species of sandflies.

Lymphocyte
A type of white blood cell important in immunity and defense against infection.

Lymphoma
A cancer of the lymph nodes (or tissues.)

Return to alphabet

http://fhp.osd.mil is the official Web site of Force Health Protection & Readiness Policy & Programs
Skyline 4, Suite 901, 5113 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041
The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsements by the
Force Health Protection & Readiness Programs of the linked web sites, or the information,
products or services contained therein.