Now used as the abbreviation for "Laughing out Loud," was previously used in the medical field, especially by interns, to stand for "Little Old Lady." Used in the
classic medical
school novel, In the
House of God.
Nurse: Mrs.
Smith, 87, diabetes, cataracts, CAD, CHF, dizziness. Fell and
broke her hip when she tripped on her
cat.
Intern: Typical LOL.