diff --git a/docs/source/usage/python.rst b/docs/source/usage/python.rst
index fddad077a..0e0d1227a 100644
--- a/docs/source/usage/python.rst
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@@ -927,11 +927,11 @@ This module provides elements for the accelerator lattice.
    where :math:`g` is the (linear) field gradient in T/m and :math:`D_x` is the targeted horizontal dispersion in m.
 
    :param k:  integrated focusing strength in m^(-1) (if units = 0)
-              = (length in m) * (azimuthal magnetic field gradient in T/m) / (rigidity in T-m)
+              = (length in m) * (magnetic field gradient :math:`g` in T/m) / (rigidity in T-m)
           OR  integrated focusing strength in T (if units = 1)
-              = (length in m) * (azimuthal magnetic field gradient in T/m)
+              = (length in m) * (magnetic field gradient :math:`g` in T/m)
    :param taper: horizontal taper parameter in m^(-1)
-              = 1 / (target horizontal dispersion in m)
+              = 1 / (target horizontal dispersion :math:`D_x` in m)
    :param units: specification of units for plasma lens focusing strength
    :param dx: horizontal translation error in m
    :param dy: vertical translation error in m