General (K-N)

kyphotic

exaggeration or angulation of normal posterior curve of spine

labyrinthitis

inflammation of the inner ear

ligament

fibrous tissue, binding bones together

lingual

belonging to the tongue

lithiasis

formation of calculi and concretions (stones)

lordosis

anterior curvature of the cervical spine

lymphadenopathy

enlargement of a lymph node (anterior, posterior)

macule

a small spot or colored area

malaise

generlaized discomfort or weakness

malleolus

projection on either side of the ankle joint from lower leg bones

mastectomy

surgical excision of the breast

melena

black, tarry stool

meningitis

inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain; viral or bacterial

metastasis

change in manifestation of disease from one organ to another

myalgia

muscular pain

nares

nostrils

nystagmus

involuntary rapid eye movements