Medical term:
loa
LOA
left occipitoanterior (position of the fetus).
Loa
[lo´ah]a genus of filarial nematodes.
Loa lo´a a threadlike species found in West Africa, 2–5 cm (1–2 in) long, that inhabits the subcutaneous connective tissue of the body, which it traverses freely (see loiasis). It is seen especially about the orbit, including under the conjunctiva, causing itching and occasionally edematous swellings. The immature forms, or microfilariae, are diurnal, being found in the peripheral circulation in greatest concentrations during the day. Flies of the genus Chrysops are the intermediate hosts and vectors.
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LOA
Abbreviation for left occipitoanterior position.
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LOA
Abbreviation for:Leber optic atrophy
left occiput anterior
letter of agreement
level of activity
linoleic acid
loosening of association
loss of attachment
lysis of adhesions
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LOA
Abbrev. for left occipitoanterior, a common position of the fetus in the womb, with the head down and the back of the head pointing to the front and a little to the left.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
LOA
Abbreviation for loss of attachment.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
load
[lōd]the quantity of something that is carried or borne.
case load the number of patients under the care of an individual health care worker.
viral load the number of copies of RNA of a given virus per milliliter of blood.
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load
(lōd),1. A departure from normal body content, as of water, salt, or heat; positive loads are quantities in excess of the normal; negative loads are quantities in deficit.
2. The quantity of a measurable entity borne by an object or organism.
[M.E. lode, fr. A.S. lād,]
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load
A measurable quantity of a thing. See Patient load Drug slang 25 bags of heroin Medtalk The content of a substance or material. See Afterload, Front load, Standard load.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
load
(lōd)1. The quantity of a measurable entity borne by an object or organism.
2. A departure from normal body content, as of water, salt, or heat; positive loads are quantities in excess of the normal; negative loads are quantities in deficit.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
load
(lōd)Departure from normal body content; positive loads are quantities in excess of normal; negative loads are quantities in deficit.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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