Disinfectant registered for use against a specific major group of organisms (gram-negative or gram-positive bacteria). Efficacy has been demonstrated in laboratory tests against either Salmonella choleraesuis or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
Letter: l
A precancerous, slowly developing change in a mucous membrane characterized by thickened, white, firmly attached patches that are slightly raised and sharply circumscribed; those appearing on the lips and buccal mucosa are typically associated with pipe smoking.
A thin plate or scale.
A procedure using a type of endoscope consisting of an illuminated tube with an optical stem that is inserted through the abdominal wall for examining the peritoneal cavity.
Any surgical incision into the peritoneal cavity, usually performed under general or regional anesthesia, often on an exploratory basis.
The portion of the pharynx below the upper edge of the epiglottis; it opens in to the larynx and esophagus.
Spasmodic obstruction of the larynx caused by endotracheal intubation, aspiration, chemical irritation or hypocalcemia.
An inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi causing hoarseness, dyspnea, and nonproductive cough; caused by either a viral or bacterial infection. Also referred to as croup.
Situated between the pharynx and trachea; contains the vocal cords.
Laser-vaporized tissue; the plume contains strands of DNA and sometimes infective virus and bacteria that become airborne and are a biological hazard to surgical personnel.