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In-fec-Tion. This term is often used in a definite and limited sense of 

 the transmission of affections which are transmitted without direct 

 contact of individuals or immediate application or introduction of 

 the disease, in contradistinction to contagion which implies trans- 

 mission by direct contact. 



In-flam-ma-tion. a morbid condition of any part of the body consist- 

 ing in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood 

 current and the growth of morbid tissue. It is shown outwardly 

 by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain. 



In-GES-Tion. The act of taking into the alimentary canal. In med- 

 icine it refers to that condition in which the food is clogged or re- 

 mains without passing on in its natural course. 



In-oc-u-la-Tion. The communicating of disease to an animal in health 

 by inserting contagious matter in the skin or flesh. 



In-ter-COS-TAl. Between the ribs; pertaining to, or produced by, the 

 parts between the ribs. 



I/AR-YNX. The expanded upper end of the windpipe. It is connected 

 with the pharynx by an opening, the glottis, which in mammals is 

 protected by a lidlike epiglottis. 



L,Ax-A-TivE. Having the effect of loosening or opening the intestines, 

 and relieving from constipation; opposite of astringent. See 

 Cathartic. 



lyE-SiON. A hurt; an injury. Any morbid change in the exercise of 

 functions or the texture of organs. 



Leu-COR-rhcE-a. a discharge of a whitish, yellowish, or greenish viscid 

 mucus, resulting from inflammation or irritation of the membrane 

 lining the genital organs of the female; the whites. 



L,ig-A-TURE. A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly 

 the arteries to prevent hemorrhage. 



L,iTH-ON-TRiP-Tic. Having the quality or used for dissolving or destroy- 

 ing stone in the bladder or kidneys. A lithontriptic remedy or 

 agent, as distilled water. 



L,i-THOT-o-MY. The operation, art, or practice of cutting for stone in 

 the bladder. 



IvUM-BA-GO. A rheumatism or rheumatic pain in the loins and the 

 "small of the back." 



I,YM-PHAT-IC. Having reference to the absorbent ve.ssels, which carry 

 lymph and discharge it into the veins; lymph duct; and lymphatic 

 duct. 



