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Lamellated. The same. 



Lamina. A thin plate, a layer of some substance- 



Lamina. Plural of lamina. 



Luminal. Consisting of thin layers. 



Laminated. The same. 



Laminitis. Inflammation of the laminae. 



Lateral. On, or near the side. 



Lesion. Injury, hurt, or wound. 



Ligament. A gristly substance which unites bones at their extremities. 



Ligamenlozts. Of, or belonging to a ligament. 



Locomotive. Changing place. 



Lymph. The contents of lymphatic vessels. A product of inflammation. 



Lymphatics. Absorbents or vessels containing lymph. 



M 



Malformation. Deviation from the natural form of an organ. 



Matrix. A place where anything is generated or formed. 



Membrane. An expanded substance for the purpose of enclosing parts or 



organs. 

 Medullary. Pertaining to marrow. 

 Metacarpal. Beyond the knee-joint. 

 Metastasis. Change of disease from one part to another. 

 Metastastic. Relating to metastasis. 

 Modus operandi. Mode of operation. 

 Molecule- The smallest part of matter conceivable. 

 Molecular. Consisting of molecules. 

 Mollities Ossium. Undue softening of bone. 

 Morbid. Diseased. 

 Motory. Giving motion. 



Mucus. The fluid secreted by mucous membranes. 

 Mucous membrane. The surface of the nostrils, mouth, windpipe, stomach 



and bowels. 



N 



Narcotic. Inducing sleep. 



Navicular. Having the appearance of a small boat. 



Naviculare, Os. The navicular bone. 



Necrosis. Ulceration of bone. 



Neuralgia. Pain in a nerve. 



Neurotomy. Division of a nerve. 



Nidus. A nest. 



Nomenclature. The proper arrangement and application of names. 



Nosology. Classification of diseases. 



