lacus

lacus

 [la´kus] (L.)

lake.

lacus lacrima´lis lacrimal lake.

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lake

(lāk), [TA]

1. A small collection of fluid. Synonym(s): lacus [TA]

2. To cause blood plasma to become red as a result of the release of hemoglobin from the erythrocytes, such as when the latter are suspended in water.

See also: lacuna.

[A.S. lacu, fr. L. lacus, lake]

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lake

(lāk)

1. [TA] A small collection of fluid.
Synonym(s): lacus.

2. To cause blood plasma to turn red as a result of the release of hemoglobin from erythrocytes.
See also: lacuna

[A.S. lacu, fr. L. lacus, lake]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

lacus

Any small lake or collection of fluid.

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