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lacerationAn irregular open wound to soft tissue.lactocepin(biochemistry) A lactococcal cell envelope-associated proteinaselactucerin(organic chemistry) β-lactucerol.lacustrianRelating to lakes; lacustrine.laddertron(physics) A device, in the form of a series of metal bars joined by non-conducting links, used in electrostatic acceleratorslagrangianAlternative letter-case form of Lagrangian.lambrequin(heraldry) A heraldic representation of such an item, often used as drapery around a coat of arms.laminarianRelating to seaweeds of the genus Laminaria, or to the depth zone of the sea in which they grow.laminationThe process of laminating, joining together thin layers.lamphredinThe blood anticoagulant secreted by the lamprey.lanafoleinA particular steroid glycoside.landomycinAny of a group of antibiotics that are glycosides of landomycinone and a hexasaccharidelandpersonA landlord or landlady.lankacidin(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of a family of macrolide tetraenes, isolated from Streptomyces, that are antitumor antibiotics.lankamycinA macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces violaceusniger (correction of Streptomyces voilaceoniger)lanternman(historical) The (male) operator of a magic lantern.lanthanian(mineralogy) Containing lanthanum.lapidarianSynonym of lapidary.lapidation(law) The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishmentlaricitrin(organic chemistry) An O-methylated flavonol, a type of flavonoid.laserbrain(derogatory, informal) idiot, stupid personlasiandrin(organic chemistry) A particular phenolic glycoside present in Salix lasiandralasmiditanAn investigational drug for the treatment of acute migraine.lassomycin(biochemistry) A cyclic peptide that has antibiotic activitylatericorn(zoology) One of several horny pieces on the sides of a bird's upper beak below the culminicorn.lathyrogen(chemistry, medicine) Any agent that induces lathyrism.latitation(obsolete) The act of concealment or hiding.latrotoxin(biochemistry) Any of a group of neurotoxins found in the venom of spiders of the genus Latrodectus.laughathon(informal) Something very funny; a comedy session or period of great amusement.laundrymanA man who is in the business of laundering.laundrymenplural of laundrymanlaureationThe act of crowning with laurel; the act of conferring an academic degree, or honorary title.lavastatinMisspelling of lovastatin.lavendulan(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, chlorine, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.laxaphycinAny of a group of antifungal cyclic peptides present in the blue-green alga Anabaena laxaleathermanA multitool, usually with a plier head as the central implement, that has an array of other implements such as knives, screwdrivers, can openers, files, saws, and so on.lebercilin(biochemistry) A protein associated with centrosomal or ciliary functionslederhosenA pair of knee-breeches made of leather, typical of Bavaria and Austria.legendrian(mathematics) A Legendrian knotlegoglobinleghemoglobinleinamycin(medicine) A macrolide polyketide, produced by several species of Streptomyces atroolivaceus, that has antitumour activity.leiocarpin(medicine, organic chemistry) Any of a particular group of antileukemic fungal metabolitesleishmaninLeishmania antigenleishporin(biochemistry) A porin isolated from species of LeishmanialemandarinCitrus × limonia, a citrus fruit which is a hybrid between the mandarin orange and the lemon.lengthsmanAlternative form of lengthman.leprechaun(Ireland, folklore) One of a race of elves that can reveal hidden treasure to those who catch them.leptandrin(organic chemistry) A bitter glucoside obtained from plants in the genus Leptandra.leptogluon(physics) Any of a class of proposed particles formed from a lepton and one or more gluonsleptomeson(physics) An excited state of a lepton that interacts as if it were a mesonleptomycin(medicine) Any of a family of antibiotics produced by Streptomyces bacteria.lerisetron(pharmacology) A potent antiemetic.lesopitronA selective full agonist of the 5-HT1A receptor, structurally related to the azapirones, used as an anxiolytic.leucocidin(biology) Any staphylococcal or streptococcal exotoxin that causes leucocyte killing or lysis.leucokininA myotropic neuropeptide present in most invertebratesleucomycinSynonym of kitasamycin.leucotoxinAlternative form of leukotoxin.leucovorin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular drug used in cancer treatment.leukamenin(organic chemistry) Any of a class of diterpenoids isolated from Rabdosia umbrosa.leukocidinAlternative form of leucocidin.leukolysin(biochemistry) A metalloproteinase present in leukocytesleukotoxinAny substance that is toxic to leukocytesleumorphinSynonym of dynorphin.levigationThe act or operation of levigating (making into fine powder)levitationThe raising of something, such as a body, without apparent physical cause, allegedly using the power of the mind.liberationThe act of liberating or the state of being liberated.lichenysinAny of a group of anionic cyclic lipoheptapeptide biosurfactants produced by Bacillus licheniformislidanserinA drug which acts as a combined 5-HT2A and α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist, developed as an antihypertensive agent but never marketed.liegewomanA female liege (subject of a sovereign or lord).lighterman(nautical) One employed on, owning, or managing a lighter.lignotoxinAny of a group of toxins produced in the manufacture of lignocellulose as a fuellimitarianTending to limit, or supporting limitarianism.limitationThe act of limiting or the state of being limited.limocitrin(organic chemistry) A particular flavonol found in citrus peels.lincomycin(pharmacology) A lincosamide antibiotic derived from Streptomyces lincolnensis.lincomysinMisspelling of lincomycin.lineswomanA female linesman.linkswomanA female golfer.linotrobanA thrombolytic drug.linustatin(organic chemistry) A cyanogenic glycoside, present in linseed, that serves to protect animals against selenium toxicitylipidation(biochemistry) modification (especially of a protein) by association with a lipidlipochitin(biochemistry) Any of a family of oligosaccharides consisting of chitin having a fatty acid group attached to the nitrogen of the non-reducing terminuslipocortin(biochemistry) Any of a family of calcium-binding proteins that suppress the activity of phospholipaseslipofectinA reagent used in lipofectionlipofucsinMisspelling of lipofuscin.lipofuscin(biochemistry) Any of a family of pigmented lipid granules that accumulate in several body tissues.lipoglycan(biochemistry) lipopolysaccharidelipomannan(biochemistry) A glycolipid, present in the mycobacterial cell wall, that can induce apoptosislipophorin(biochemistry) A lipoprotein that transports diacylglycerollipoplatinA nanoparticle composed of lipids and cisplatin, used to treat tumours.lipotropin(biochemistry) A pituitary hormone that promotes the metabolism of fat, and is a precursor to the endorphins.liquiritin(organic chemistry) The 4'-O-glucoside of the flavanone liquiritigenin.listericin(biochemistry) A listericidal protein produced by the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster; the gene responsible for its formationliterationThe use of letters to represent sounds, words, etc., in a language.lithiation(chemistry) reaction with lithium or an organolithium compoundlitigation(law) The conduct of a lawsuit.livication(Rastafari) dedicationlixivaptanA certain vaptan drug proposed for the treatment of hyponatremia, particularly in patients with conditions such as liver cirrhosis or congestive heart failure.lixivationMisspelling of lixiviation.lizardskinThe skin of a lizard, or leather made from it.lobaplatin(pharmacology) A platinum compound.lobopodianOf or pertaining to the lobopodslobstermanA fisherman (male or female) for lobsters.lobulation(pathology) The presence of lobules (in a place where there are normally none)lobuprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.lockscreenAlternative form of lock screen.locomotion(uncountable) The ability to move from place to place, or the act of doing so.locostatin(medicine) The drug 1-oxo-2-butenyl]-4-(phenylmethyl)-2-oxazolidinone that inhibits cell migrationloculation(medicine) The localized failure of a region to drain fluids, resulting in an enlarged mass.lomofunginThe antibiotic methyl 6-formyl-4,7-dihydroxy-9-oxo-5H-phenazine-1-carboxylatelongbowmanAn archer who uses a longbow.lophosteon(anatomy, archaic) The central keel-bearing part of the sternum in birds.lorcaserin(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A serotonergic and anorectic drug, C₁₁H₁₄ClN.lorentzianAlternative letter-case form of Lorentzian.loricationThe act of loricating (coating metal pipes etc.).lotrafiban(pharmacology) An antiplatelet drug.lovastatin(pharmacology) A statin that inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol.loxoprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug derived from propionic acid.lumiflavin(organic chemistry) A toxic flavin produced by the action of light on vitamin B2.lumination(rare) Illumination; specifically, artificial illumination.luminopsin(biochemistry) A bioluminescent opsinlupanarianPertaining to a brothel or prostitution; characteristic of illicit sexual desire or activity.lupinarianAlternative spelling of lupanarian.lurosetron(pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist.lurtotecanAn analogue of camptothecin.lustration(religion) A rite of purification, especially washing.luvangetin(organic chemistry) An organic compound with chemical formula C₁₅H₁₄O₄, found in Luvanga scandens.lyncomicinMisspelling of lincomycin.lysobactin(medicine) katanosinlysylation(organic chemistry) reaction with a lysyl grouplyxoflavin(biochemistry) A stereoisomer of riboflavin, found in small amounts in the cardiac muscle.