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labdacismusAlternative form of lambdacism.labefaction(rare) The act of shaking or weakening or the resulting state; overthrow, ruination.labetuzumab(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of colorectal cancer.labialisingpresent participle and gerund of labialiselabializingpresent participle and gerund of labializelabiaplasty(surgery) The moulding or shaping of the labia minora and/or labia majora.labidometer(medicine) A specialized forceps or attachment to a regular forceps for measuring the size and curvature of the head of a fetus in the pelvis.labiodental(phonetics) articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth.labiodistal(dentistry) Both labial and distallabiodorsal(phonetics) labial and dorsallabiofacialRelating to the lips and the facelabiomedial(anatomy) In the middle of a liplabiomental(anatomy) Relating to the lips and the mentum (chin)labiomesial(dentistry) labial and mesiallabioplastyAlternative form of labiaplasty.labiouvular(phonetics) Co-articulated at the uvula and the lips.laborforcesplural of laborforcelaboriosityLaboriousness.laboriouslyWith great expenditure of effort, in a manner requiring much labor.laborsavingAlternative form of labor-saving.labouratoryMisspelling of laboratory.labouringlyWith labour; strenuously.labourouslyRare spelling of laboriously.labradoodleAlternative letter-case form of Labradoodle.labradorite(mineralogy) A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades.labretiferyThe practice of wearing a labret.labriforminA particular steroid glycoside.labyrinthalLike a maze or labyrinth, intricate or convoluted. labyrinthine.labyrinthedSynonym of labyrinthine.labyrinthiclabyrinthinelaccolithicRelating to laccoliths.laceability(graph theory) The property of being laceable.lacerationsplural of lacerationlacertiformlizard-shapedlacertilianRelating to the reptilian suborder Lacertilia.lacertiloid(archaic, zoology) Resembling or belonging to the Lacertilia.lachesillid(zoology) Any barklouse in the family Lachesillidae.lachrimableAlternative form of lachrymable.lachrymable(archaic) lamentablelachrymallyIn a lachrymal manner.lachrymatorAny substance that causes tears, such as tear gas.lachrymosalAlternative form of lachrymose.lachryphagy(biology) The condition of being lachryphagous.laciniatelyIn a laciniate manner.laciniation(botany, zoology) A laciniate form or appearance; division into deep, narrow, irregular lobes.laciniolate(botany) Consisting of, or abounding in, very minute laciniae.lackadaisic(rare, nonstandard or poetic) Lackadaisical.lackbrainedstupid; dim-wittedlackingnessThe state or condition of being lacking.laconicallyIn a terse manner, given to using few words.lacquerableSuitable for lacquering.lacquerista(Internet slang) A nail polish aficionado.lacquerlessWithout lacquer.lacquerlikeResembling lacquer.lacquerwareDecorative items coated with lacquer.lacquerworkArtistic or decorative work made with lacquer.lacrimation(medicine or literary) The shedding or flow of tears; crying.lacrimatoryAlternative form of lachrymatory.lacrimiformAlternative form of lachrymiform.lacrymatorsplural of lacrymatorlacrymatoryAlternative form of lachrymatory.lactacystin(organic chemistry) A selective proteosome inhibitor found in Streptomyces bacteria.lactadherinA secreted protein found in vertebrates; it may function as a cell adhesion protein to connect smooth muscle to elastic fibre in arteries.lactalbumin(biochemistry) The albumin content of milk.lactataemiaAlternative form of lactatemia.lactationalOf or pertaining to lactation.lactescenceThe quality or state of producing milk, or milky sap.lactescencyAlternative form of lactescence.lacticaemia(medicine) The presence of lactic acid in the bloodstream (which is always true); and usually, more specifically, an excess (hyperlacticaemia).lactiferousAble to secrete milk or a milky fluid such as latex.lactifluousflowing with milklactigenousThat produces milklactivorousFeeding or subsisting upon milk.lactochrome(biochemistry) A form of riboflavin present in milklactococcalRelating to bacteria of the genus Lactococcus.lactococcinAny of a group of bacteriocins produced by Lactococcus bacteria.lactococcusAny bacterium of the genus LactococcuslactocystinAlternative form of lactacystin.lactoferrinA globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity, found in milk and many mucosal secretions such as tears and salivalactoflavin(dated, biochemistry) riboflavinlactolation(biochemistry) The reaction of lactose with a peptide or proteinlactometersplural of lactometerlactometricRelating to the lactometer or lactometry.lactophenolA solution of phenol and lactic acid in glycerol and water. It is a component of the biological stain lactophenol cotton blue.lactophilia(paraphilia) a sexual fetish for lactating breasts and breastfeedinglactophorin(biochemistry) A phosphoglycoprotein present in milklactosamine(biochemistry) An amino derivative of lactose that is found in many biologically active carbohydrateslactoseriesA class of glycosphingolipids containing the sequence Galβ(1,3)GlcNAcβ(1,3)Galβ(1,4)Glcβ-Cer (galactose, N-acetylglucosamine, galactose, glucose, ceramide)lactosidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a lactosidelactotropicSynonym of lactotrophic.lactotropin(biochemistry) Prolactin; a peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.lactucariumThe thickened juice of certain varieties of lettuce, used as a drug for its sedative and analgesic properties.ladderproofResistant to the formation of ladders (lengths of unravelled fabric).laddishness(British) Laddish attitudes and behaviour; laddism.ladybeetlesplural of ladybeetleladyfingersplural of ladyfingerladyfriendsplural of ladyfriendladykillingWomanizing, like a lady-killer.ladysfingerAlternative spelling of ladyfinger.ladyslipperAlternative form of lady slipper.laetificate(rare, formal, ambitransitive) To make, or become, happy.laetmogonidAny holothurian in the family Laetmogonidaelaevocardia(medicine) The absence of dextrocardia; normal positioning of the heart.laevogyrateAlternative form of levogyrate.laevogyrousAlternative form of levogyrous.laevorotaryAlternative form of levorotary.laevulinate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of laevulinic acidlaflammeite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic brownish cream mineral containing lead, palladium, and sulfur.laggardnessThe quality or state of being a laggard.lagochiline(organic chemistry) A bitter diterpene that forms a grey crystalline solid, found in various plants of the genus Lagochilus.lagomerycidAny extinct deer of the subfamily LagomerycinaelagomorphicShaped like a hare or rabbit.lagoonwardsTowards a lagoonlaicisationAlternative spelling of laicization.laicizationThe act of laicizing.laidlomycin(pharmacology) A particular antibiotic.laimosphere(botany) the microbiologically enriched zone of soil that surrounds below-ground portions of plant stems.laitakarite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral galena white mineral containing bismuth, selenium, and sulfur.lakemanshipSkill in, and knowledge of, the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel on a lake.lalapaloozaAlternative form of lollapalooza.lallygaggedsimple past and past participle of lallygaglallygaggerAlternative form of lollygagger.lamalginiteAn alginite found in sapropel and composed of thin-walled colonial or unicellular algae that occur as distinct laminae, cryptically interbedded with mineral matter.lambskinnetObsolete form of lansquenet, a card game.lamebrainedFoolish; stupid.lamellariid(zoology) Any of the gastropods in the family Lamellariidae, now considered the velutinid subfamily Lamellariinae.lamellaritythe condition of being lamellarlamellatelyIn a lamellate fashion.lamellationA lamellate layer or segment.lamellicorn(entomology, of antennae) Having a group of flat lamellae on the end.lamelliformThin and flat; lamellarlamellocyteA large, flat cell that functions as a plasmatocyte.lamellodiscA structure consisting of concentric lamellae embedded in the epidermis of some monogeneanslamentationThe act of lamenting.lamentatoryOf or relating to lamentation.lamentinglyIn a lamenting manner.laminationsplural of laminationlaminectomy(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove the bony arch or lamina from one or more vertebrae.laminopathy(pathology) Any genetic disorder caused by a mutation in any gene that encodes a protein of the nuclear lamina.lammergeierA long-winged vulture, Gypaetus barbatus, found in southern Europe, Africa and India.lammergeyerAlternative form of lammergeier.lamotrigine(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug used in the treatment of epilepsy.lampadarios(Christianity) Alternative form of lampadarius.lampadarius(Christianity) The leader of the second (left) choir of singers in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.lampenfloraThe growth of light-dependent organisms, especially plants, in naturally unlit cave systems due to artificially installed electric lighting.lamplightedSynonym of lamplit.lamplighterA kind of tall bicycle.lampoonableSuitable for being lampooned.lampricidalActing as a lampricide.lamprologinAlternative form of lamprologine.lamprophiid(zoology) Any member of the snake family Lamprophiidae.lamprophonyloudness and clarity of enunciationlamprophyre(geology) An uncommon, small-volume ultrapotassic igneous rock primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions.lampshadingThe practice of decorating lampshades.lampworkingpresent participle and gerund of lampworklanatigoninA particular steroid glycoside.lanceolatedAlternative form of lanceolate.lanceoporidAny bryozoan of the family LanceoporidaelanceotoxinA particular steroid glycoside.lancepesadeA grade within the rank of private, either assigned as assistants to corporals or performed the duties of corporals themselves.lancinatingpresent participle and gerund of lancinatelancination(archaic) A tearing or laceration.landabilityThe quality of being landable.landauletteA small landau.landbankingpresent participle and gerund of landbanklandbirdingbirdwatching in order to see birds that are active on land (as opposed to waterbirding)landbridgesplural of landbridgelandfallingMaking landfall.landfarmingA bioremediation treatment process in which contaminated soils, sediments, or sludges are incorporated into the soil surface and periodically tilled to aerate the mixture.landfillingpresent participle and gerund of landfilllandgrabber(especially Ireland) One in the possession or occupancy of land from which another has been evicted; one who engages in a landgrab.landgravateThe rank or territory of a landgrave.landgravessA female landgrave.landgravineThe wife of a landgrave, or a woman who rules over a landgraviate.landholdersplural of landholderlandholding(countable) A piece of property (land) that is held (owned).landladyish(rare) Suggesting or befitting a landlady.landlordingThe performing duties of a landlord.landlordishSuggesting or befitting a landlord.landlordismAn economic system under which a few private individuals (landlords) own property, and rent it to tenants.landlouping(archaic) vagrant; wandering aboutlandlubbersplural of landlubberlandlubbing(nautical, derogatory) Unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship.landmarkingpresent participle and gerund of landmarklandscapersplural of landscaperlandscapingImproved land (trees, gardens, leveled ground, etc).landscapism(art) The conventional artistic portrayal of picturesque landscapes.landscapistAn artist who paints landscapes.landscapity(rare) The state or quality of being related to or resembling a landscape.landscraperA building with a very large horizontal footprint; a horizontal megastructure.landsknechtAlternative form of lansquenet.landsurfingA sport consisting of using the wind to power a sail mounted on a kind of skateboard, done on land.langbeinite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a mixed potassium and magnesium sulphate, with the chemical formula K₂Mg₂(SO₄)₃.langostinosplural of langostinolangoustineA small edible European orange-pink lobster, Nephrops norvegicuslanguescent(rare) Becoming fatigued or languid.languidnessThe property of being languid.languishingLacking of vigor or spirit.languourousAlternative form of languorous.laniariform(anatomy) Shaped like a laniary, or canine tooth.laniatoreanAny harvestman in the arachnid suborder Laniatoreslaninamivir(pharmacology) A neuraminidase inhibitor used to treat influenza.lankanectidAny frog of the genus Lankanectes, Sri Lanka wart frogs.lanostanoid(organic chemistry) Any triterpenoid derived from lanostanelanosterone(organic chemistry) The steroid ketone 17-(1,5-dimethylhex-4-enyl)-4,4,10,13,14-pentamethyl-1,2,5,6,7,11,12,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-onelanperisoneA particular muscle relaxant.lansfordite(mineralogy) A soft monoclinic hydrated magnesium carbonate mineral.lantanurate(chemistry, archaic) Any salt or ester of lantanuric acid.lanternfishAny of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.lanternlessWithout a lantern.lanternlikeResembling or characteristic of a lantern.lanthanidesplural of lanthanidelanthanotid(zoology) Any lizard in the family Lanthanotidae.lanthionine(biochemistry) An analogue of cystine consisting of two alanine residues connected by a single sulfur atomlantibioticAny of a class of peptide antibiotics that contain polycyclic thioether amino acids as well as the unsaturated amino acids dehydroalanine and 2-aminoisobutyric acid.lapachenole(organic chemistry) The chromene 6-methoxy-2,2-dimethylbenzo[h]chromene which is a photoaffinity ligand of some cytochromeslapalissadeAn obvious, self-evident truth, especially humorously so; a tautology or truism.lapalissianAlternative letter-case form of Lapalissian.lapaquistat(pharmacology) A cholesterol-lowering drug.laparoscopeA thin endoscope that may be inserted through a small incision in the abdominal wall.laparoscopy(medicine) Examination of the loins or abdomen, now specifically examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity using a laparoscope.laparostomy(surgery) The surgical opening of the peritoneum to expose the abdominal contentslaparotomic(surgery) Of, pertaining to, or by means of laparotomy.lapidarious(obsolete, rare) Consisting of stones; stony.lapidescentCapable of petrifying other bodies.lapidifyingpresent participle and gerund of lapidifylapilliformHaving the form of small stones.lapillopsidAny extinct temnospondyl amphibian of the family †LapillopsidaelapsabilityAlternative form of lapsibility.lapsibilityThe property of being lapsible.lapstreakedAlternative form of lapstraked.larcenouslyIn a larcenous manner.larderhoard(biology, ambitransitive) To hoard food in a small number of relatively large caches, often defended.largeflower(botany) Applied to various plant species that have large flowers.larghissimoAs slowly as possible.largifluous(rare, literary) Flowing copiously; copious, abundant.laromustine(organic chemistry) A sulfonyl-hydrazine prodrug, 1-[2-chloroethyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]-3-methyl-1-methylsulfonylurea, that has antineoplastic activitylaropiprantA drug used in combination with niacin to reduce blood cholesterol.larrikiness(archaic) A female larrikin.larrikinism(Australia, New Zealand) The behaviour of larrikins (hooligans); impertinent and disrespectful behaviour.larvicidingThe application of larvicide.larviparous(zoology) Laying or dipositing living larvae, instead of eggslarvistaticThat inhibits the growth of larvaelarvivorous(chiefly of fish) That feed on the larvae of insectslaryngeallyIn terms of or by means of the larynx.laryngismalHaving or relating to laryngismus.laryngismus(medicine, dated) laryngospasm.laryngoceleA congenital anomalous air sac communicating with the cavity of the larynx, which may bulge outward on the neck.laryngologyThe branch of physiology dealing with the larynx and its disorders.laryngotome(surgery) A long sharp needle-like instrument for performing laryngotomy.laryngotomy(surgery) The surgical operation of cutting into the larynx.lasarpiciumAlternative form of laserpicium.lasciviency(obsolete) The quality of being lascivious or wanton.laserpiciumsilphium resinlasiocampid(zoology) Any member of the Lasiocampidae.lastabilityThe degree to which something will last or endure.lastingnessThe property of lasting; duration, permanence.latanoprost(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue used for controlling the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension by reducing intraocular pressure.latchstringA string attached to a latch allowing it to be disengaged from the opposite side.latebricole(zoology, extremely rare) Of an animal, especially a spider: living concealed in a hole.lateralizedsimple past and past participle of lateralizelateralward(anatomy) In a lateral direction; towards the side of the body.latericeousAlternative form of lateritious.laterigrade(zoology, of legs) Having a mode of locomotion involving sideways movement.lateritious(medicine, biology, archaic) Of the reddish color of bricks.laterizableCapable of being laterized, or converted to laterite.laterobasal(anatomy) lateral and basallaterocidin(organic chemistry) A cyclodecapeptide antibiotic present in Bacillus laterosporuslaterocytic(biology) Having (a particular type of) cells on the sidelateropedalRelating to the side of a foot (or similar appendage)lateroscopeAn endoscope in which the lens is placed on the side of the distal end of the device, to provide lateral visionlaterotopic(biology) Relating to laterotopylathicharge(India) The police tactic of charging a crowd with lathis or batons in order to disperse it.lathosterol(organic chemistry) An isomer of cholesterollaticostate(especially botany, rare) Having broad ribs.latifoliate(botany) Having broad leaves.latifolious(botany) Broad-leaved; latifoliate.latifundialPertaining to latifundia.latifundismAgriculture dominated by large estates.latifundium(chiefly in the plural) A great landed estate with absentee ownership and labor often in a state of partial servitude.latipinnate(of an ichthyosaur) Having broad, relatively short flippers.latiseptate(botany) Having broad septalatisternal(zoology, archaic) Having a broad breastbone, or sternum (said of Pithecina, a former taxonomic classification that is now probably Pitheciidae or Pithecia)latitudinalRelating to latitude.latrability(rare, obsolete, philosophy) The ability or tendency to bark.latranculinMisspelling of latrunculin.latreilliid(zoology) Any crab in the family Latreilliidae.latreutical(theology) Of or pertaining to latria, the highest form of worship.latrophilin(biochemistry) Any of a group of secretins having the ability to bind latrotoxin.latrunculidAny desmosponge of the family LatrunculiidaelatrunculinAny of a family of natural products and toxins produced by certain sponges, including the genus Latrunculia.latticelikeResembling a latticelatticewiseIn a lattice arrangement.latticeworkA lattice or lattice-like structure; interlacing laths or strips.laubierinid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Laubierinidae.laudabilitylaudablenesslaudanidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid with chemical formula C₂₀H₂₅O₄N, related to laudanine.laudanosine(organic chemistry) A benzyltetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid that is a metabolite of atracurium and cisatracurium.laudatorieslaudatory remarks; praise; adulationlaudatorilyIn a laudatory manner.laughaholic(slang) Someone who laughs very often; a cheerful person.laughometerA (non-scientific) device for measuring laughter.laughterfulFull of laughter; indicative of, characterised by, or expressing laughter or mirth.laughtracksplural of laughtracklaughworthy(rare) Deserving to be laughed at.laulilamideMisspelling of laulimalide.laulimalideAny of a group of metabolites of marine sponges, having possible applications in the treatment of cancer.launderableCapable of being laundered.launderetteA place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.laundressesplural of laundresslaundromatsplural of laundromatlaundrymaidA maid responsible for laundry.laureatshipAlternative form of laureateship.lauriferousProducing, or bringing, laurellaurifoline(organic chemistry) An aporphinoid alkaloid found in Cocculus laurifolius.lauristinusSynonym of laurustinus (“laurestine, Viburnum tinus”)laurocapramAn adjuvant drug.laurustinusSynonym of laurestine.lavallieresplural of lavallierelavenderishResembling lavender.lavinskyite(mineralogy) A phosphate mineral with the chemical formula K(Li,Cu,Mg,Na)₂Cu₆(Si₄O₁₁)₂(OH)₄.lavoltidine(pharmacology) loxtidinelawbreakersplural of lawbreakerlawbreakingunlawful; illegal.lawlessnessA lack of law; a lack of law and order; anarchy.lawlikenessThe quality of being lawlike.lawrightman(historical) A lay judge in Orkney.lawsuitable(very rare) Able or likely to be targeted by a lawsuit.lawyerspeak(informal) The abstruse jargon of lawyers.laxiflorane(organic chemistry) An isoflavane found in Lonchocarpus laxiflorus.layerednessThe quality of having layers.leadamalgam(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal silver white mineral containing lead and mercury.leadcoloredAlternative form of lead-colored.leaderboardA board showing the ranking of leaders in a competition.leadershipsplural of leadershipleadhillite(mineralogy) A soft lead sulfate carbonate hydroxide mineral.leadlighterA person or company that makes leadlight windows.leadswingerAlternative form of lead swinger.leafbearingThat bears leaves.leafblowersplural of leafblowerleafblowingThe removal of leaves using a leaf blower.leafcastingA means of strengthening paper so as to preserve it, covering existing pieces of weak paper with stronger sheets using mechanical equipment.leafcuttingAlternative spelling of leaf-cutting.leafhoppersplural of leafhopperleafletless(botany) Lacking leaflets.leaflettingpresent participle and gerund of leafletleafrollersplural of leafrollerleafscraperAny of various ovenbirds in the genus Sclerurus, found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.leafsheathsplural of leafsheathleafspringsplural of leafspringleapfroggedsimple past and past participle of leapfrog.leapfroggerOne who leapfrogs.learnednessThe quality of being learned.learnershipA work-based learning program that sometimes leads to some form of formal recognition of acquired skills; a scholarship.leaseholderA person who is tenant by holding a lease; a lessee.leasemonger(archaic) One who leases property at extortionate rates.leatherbackAny of species Dermochelys coriacea, of large sea turtles, with leathery backs.leatherdykeA female homosexual involved in BDSM practices.leatherette(also attributive) A type of fabric, often plastic, made to imitate the appearance of leather.leatherfishSynonym of fringed filefish.leathergirlA young leatherwoman.leatherheadThe friarbird.leatherjackleatherjacket (fish in genus Oligoplites)leatherleafAlternative spelling of leather leaf.leatherlessWithout leather.leatherlikeResembling leather.leatherneck(US) Specifically, a marine.leatherstemA stalky plant of Mexico and Texas, Jatropha dioicaleatherwareItems made from leather.leatherwearClothing made from leather.leatherwingsoldier beetleleatherwoodAny of the genus Dirca of deciduous shrubs of North America, that have leathery bark.leatherworkThe making of articles from leather.leavabilityThe property of being leavable.leavelooker(UK, historical) A market inspector in the region of Chester in England, responsible for licensing foreign traders, checking the quality of meat, etc.leavetakingAlternative spelling of leave-taking.lecanomancyDivination by interpreting the sound or effect of an object or substance (commonly a gem) falling into a body of water.lecherouslyIn a lecherous manner; characteristic of a lecher.lechuguillaAgave lechuguilla, an agave species found only in the Chihuahuan Desert.lecithalityThe property of having a yolk.lecithinaseAn enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin.lecithinateto add lecithin tolectinology(biochemistry) The study of lectinslectotypify(taxonomy) To identify and document a lectotypelecturelikeResembling or characteristic of a lecture.lectureshipA position as a lecturer.lecturesomeCharacterised or marked by lecturinglecythiform(biology, mycology) shaped like a bowling pin, a flask, or a bottle.ledienosideA particular steroid glycoside.leechfingerAlternative form of leech-finger.leewardnessQuality of being leeward.leflunomide(pharmacology) An inhibitor of pyrimidine synthesis, used to treat some forms of arthritis.leftfielderAlternative form of left fielder.lefthandersplural of lefthanderleftosphere(US) Blogs on the political left, taken collectively.leftwingersplural of leftwingerlegalizableCapable of being legalized.legateeshipThe role or status of legatee.legationaryRelating to a legation.legendarianOne who studies legends.legendarilyIn the manner of something legendary.legendariumA literary collection of legends, particularly those detailing the life of a saint.legendmakerOne who creates a legend.legerdemainSleight of hand; "magic" trickery.leggiadrous(obsolete) graceful, elegantlegginglikeResembling or characteristic of leggings.legionariesplural of legionarylegionellalOf or relating to legionella.legionnaireA person who is neither a citizen nor colonial/imperial subject of the state whose military they join.legislatingpresent participle and gerund of legislatelegislationThe act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.legislativeMaking, or having the power to make, a law or laws; lawmaking.legislatorsplural of legislatorlegislatoryOf or relating to legislation.legislatourObsolete spelling of legislator.legislatrix(archaic) A female legislator.legislatureA governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.legitimatedsimple past and past participle of legitimatelegitimatesplural of legitimatelegitimatorOne who legitimates.legitimisedsimple past and past participle of legitimiselegitimiserAlternative spelling of legitimizer.legitimisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of legitimiselegitimistsplural of legitimistlegitimizedsimple past and past participle of legitimizelegitimizerOne who, or that which, legitimizes.legitimizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of legitimizeleglessnessThe state or condition of being legless.lehendakariThe president of the Basque government.lehrbachite(mineralogy) A selenide of lead and mercury.leightonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and sulfur.leiognathid(zoology) Any fish in the family Leiognathidae.leiomyomataplural of leiomyomaleiopyrroleAn anticholinergic drug.leipothymicDated form of lipothymic.leishmanialRelating to leishmania.leisurelessWithout leisure; perpetually busy or labouring.leisurelily(uncommon) In a leisurely manner.leisureness(dated) The quality of being leisurely.leisureplexA commercial establishment offering various leisure facilities to the public.leisuresomeCharacterised or marked by leisure; leisurelyleisurewearClothing worn for leisure or as general casual wear.lekkerbreek(South Africa) Ochna pulchra, a small deciduous southern African tree.lemalesomabA mouse monoclonal antibody for the diagnosis of inflammatory lesions.lemanskiite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-trapezohedral dark blue mineral containing arsenic, calcium, chlorine, copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and sodium.lemmatizingpresent participle and gerund of lemmatizelemminglikeResembling or characteristic of a lemming, especially in having a propensity to follow blindly after a leader.lemniscaticshaped like a figure-of-eightlemonyellow(rare) Alternative form of lemon yellowlendabilityThe quality of being lendable.lengthenersplural of lengthenerlengtheningThe process of making or growing longer.lengthinessThe property of being lengthy, longness.lengthscaleAlternative form of length scale.lennoaceous(botany) Belonging to the family Lennoaceae in Boraginales.lenograstimA synthetic hormone used to stimulate the immune system.lenticulateHaving the form of a lens or lentillentigenome(genetics) The lentiviral genomelentigerousHaving a crystalline lens.lentiginose(archaic, botany) Bearing numerous dots resembling freckles.lentiginousOf, pertaining to, resembling or having lentigines.lentiglobusAn eye condition resembling lenticonus but with a bulge that is spherical rather than conical.lentivector(biology) The vector of a lentiviruslentivirion(virology) The virion of a lentivirus.leonhardite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of a calcium aluminosilicateleopardlikeResembling or characteristic of a leopard.leopardskinThe skin or pelt of a leopard.leopardwood(Australia) Either of two trees of the genus Flindersia of New South Wales and Queensland, having a distinctive spotted trunk, Flindersia maculosa and Flindersia collina.leotardlikeResembling or characteristic of a leotard.leotiaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Leotiaceae.lepidophageAny lepidophagous fishlepidophagyThe feeding on scales (of other fish).lepidopteraplural of lepidopteronlepidopteryThe hobby of butterfly collecting.lepidosiren(zoology) A lungfish.lepidotrichA fin ray of a fishlepilemurid(zoology) Any lemur in the family Lepilemuridae.lepisosteid(zoology) Any fish in the family Lepisosteidae; a gar.lepospondyl(zoology) Any member of the Lepospondyli.lepraphobiaAlternative form of leprophobia.leprechaunsplural of leprechaunleprechaunyResembling or characteristic of a leprechaun.leprologistA student of leprology, a doctor or researcher specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of leprosy.lepromatoidOf or related to leprous lesions (lepromas).lepromatousSynonym of lepromatoid: Of or relating to leprous lesions (lepromas) or lepromatic leprosy.leprophobia(psychology) An irrationally excessive fear of Hansen's disease (leprosy) and lepers.leprosariumAn isolated building or community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.leprostatic(medicine) Inhibiting the worsening of Hansen's disease (leprosy), inhibiting the growth of M. leprae.leprosylikeResembling or characteristic of leprosy.leprousnessThe quality of being leprous.leptinaemiaAlternative form of leptinemia.leptinergicProduced or activated by a lectinleptocurare(medicine) Any of a group of depolarising blockers, such as succinyl-choline, that have a long, thin, flexible structure.leptocurticMisspelling of leptokurtic.leptodactyl(zoology) Having small or slender toes.leptoderminAn insecticide present in Cucumis africanusleptohadron(physics) An excited state of a lepton that interacts as if it were a hadronleptohyphid(entomology) Any mayfly in the family Leptohyphidae.leptokurtic(statistics) Of a distribution: having kurtosis greater than that of a normal distribution; equivalently, having positive excess kurtosis.leptolycineAny beetle of the subfamily LeptolycinaeleptonectidAny ichthyosaur of the family Leptonectidaeleptophilic(physics) Describing a proposed form of dark matter that only interacts with leptonsleptophobic(physics) That does not couple strongly with leptonsleptorrhine(anatomy) Having a small, narrow nose or (of animals) a slender snout.leptorrhiny(anatomy) The state of having a leptorrhine nose or skull.leptoscopid(zoology) Any fish in the family Leptoscopidae.leptospiralRelating to bacteria of the genus Leptospira, or to leptospirosislersivirine(pharmacology) An antiviral drug.lesbianhood(rare) The condition or quality of being a lesbian.lesbianlikeResembling a lesbian or female homosexuality.lesbiannessThe quality or condition of being lesbian.lesbianship(rare) The state of being a lesbian.lesbiphobiaAlternative form of lesbophobia.lesbiphobicAlternative form of lesbophobic.lesbophiliaA fetishistic fascination (typically in non-lesbians) with lesbians and erotic contact between women.lesbophobiaFear, dislike, or hatred of lesbians (female homosexuals).lesbophobicHaving a fear or hatred of lesbians.lesbosexualSomeone who adopts the style associated with stereotypic lesbians.lesionalize(medicine) To associate with lesionslesogaberan(pharmacology) An experimental drug candidate for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease.lesseeshipsplural of lesseeshiplestiwarite(mineralogy) The aplitic dyke-rock that accompanies nephelite-syenites in Norway and Finland, composed chiefly of alkali feldspar, with very subordinate pyroxene or amphibole.lestobiosis(biology) The habit of certain insects of living within the nests of another species in order to steal food from their stores.lestobiotic(uncommon) Surviving by covertly stealing food.lethargical(archaic) lethargiclethiferous(obsolete) Deadly, lethal.lethologica(uncommon) The inability to remember the correct word.letterboardA signboard for lettering or text.letterbombsplural of letterbombletterboxedsimple past and past participle of letterboxletterboxerOne who takes part in the hobby of letterboxing.letterboxesplural of letterboxletterformsplural of letterformletterheadsplural of letterheadletterplace(mathematics) The occurrence of a letter at a specific place; a pair of values that includes one letter and one place.letterpress(printing) Printing directly from type, in distinction from printing from plates.lettersheetAlternative form of letter sheet.letterspace(typography) A space as wide as a single text character.lettucelessWithout lettuce.lettucelikeResembling or characteristic of lettuce.leucadenoneAny of a group of flavanones present in the leaves of Melaleuca leucadendraleucaniline(organic chemistry) A colourless crystalline organic base, obtained from rosaniline by reduction, and also from other sources.leucinamide(organic chemistry) The amide of leucinic acidleucinostinAny of a certain group of peptide mycotoxinsleucocidinsplural of leucocidinleucocratic(geology, of igneous rock) Light in color, containing at least 90% felsic minerals.leucodermasplural of leucodermaleucodermicwhite-skinned, Caucasian; paleleucogabbroA gabbro that is light in colour due to a high concentration of plagioclase feldspar.leucomatousRelating to leucomasleucometricRelating to leucometryleuconorite(geology) A pale noriteleuconychia(medicine) White discoloration of the nails.leucoorcein(chemistry) A particular fraction of litmus, purplish-red compound that is one of the principal components of litmus, a mixture of dyes extracted from lichens and used as a pH indicator.leucoplakiaAlternative form of leukoplakia.leucoplakicAlternative form of leukoplakic.leucopyrite(mineralogy) löllingite.leucorrhealAlternative form of leukorrheal.leucorrhoeaAlternative spelling of leukorrhea.leucosialinAlternative form of leukosialin.leucosphere(astronomy, obsolete, rare) The inner corona.leucotrieneMisspelling of leukotriene.leucrocottaAlternative form of leucrota.leucylation(biochemistry) The addition of a terminal leucine to a polypeptide or protein.leukoblastsplural of leukoblastleukocidinsplural of leukocidinleukocraticAlternative form of leucocratic.leukocytoidResembling a leukocyteleukodermasplural of leukodermaleukofilterA filter used in leukofiltration / leukoreductionleukolectin(biochemistry) Any of a family of lectins involve with vertebrate macrophagesleukonychiaAlternative form of leuconychia.leukopaeniaAlternative form of leukopenia.leukopathiaArchaic form of leukopathy.leukophobia(rare) Pathological fear of or aversion to the color white.leukophobicOf or pertaining to leukophobia.leukoplakia(medicine) Patches of keratosis on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and in other areas, associated with smoking.leukoplakicRelating to leukoplakia.leukoplasia(medicine) Leukoplakia.leukorrhealRelating to leukorrhea.leukorrheasplural of leukorrhealeukorrhoeaAlternative form of leukorrhea.leukosialin(biochemistry) The major sialoglycoprotein of thymocytes and mature T-cellsleukostasis(pathology) The abnormal clumping together of leukocytesleukostaticOf or pertaining to leukostasis.leukotacticThat attracts leukocytes (in regions of injury and inflammation)leukotriene(organic chemistry) Any of several physiologically active lipids, related to the prostaglandins, that participate in allergic responses.leukotropicThat is associated with leukocytesleuprorelin(pharmacology) A synthetic analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (trademark Eligard, Lupron) that downregulates the secretion of gonadotropins, and is administered by injection in the form of its acetate C₅₉H₈₄N₁₆O₁₂·C₂H₄O₂ to treat cancer of the prostate gland, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty.levanobiose(biochemistry) A disaccharide fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-O-β-D-fructoselevelhandedAlternative form of level-handed.levelheadedAlternative spelling of level-headed.levemopamil(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blocker.leverpostejA Scandinavian food made from coarsely ground pork liver and lard, seasoned and baked.leviathanicRelating to the leviathan.levigationsplural of levigationlevinsonite(mineralogy) A colorless mineral found in Tennessee, USA.leviraticalOf, relating to, or in accordance with levirate marriage.levistolide(organic chemistry) A polycyclic phthalide present in the roots of Ligusticumlevitationsplural of levitationleviticallyAfter the manner of the Levites; accordance to Levitic law or customslevobunololA non-selective beta blocker, used topically to manage glaucoma.levoglucose(archaic) levulose (D-fructose), the left-rotating form of fructoselevomenthol(chemistry) The levorotatory enantiomer of menthol.levomycetinThe antibiotic chloramphenicollevorphanol(pharmacology) An addictive drug used especially in the form of its hydrated tartrate C₁₇H₂₃NO·C₄H₆O₆·2H₂O as a potent analgesic with properties similar to morphine.levoversionAlternative form of laevoversion.levulosuriaThe presence of levulose in the urine.lewistonite(mineralogy) A carbonate-rich form of fluorapatite.lexatumumab(pharmacology) An agonistic human monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer.lexicalizedsimple past and past participle of lexicalizelexicalizer(grammar) One who or that which lexicalizes.lexicalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lexicalizelexicologiclexicologicallexicomaniaA great enthusiasm for words or dictionaries.lexicometryThe measurement of the frequency with which words occur in text.lexigraphicOf or pertaining to lexigraphy.lexitropsin(biochemistry) Any of a class of semisynthetic DNA-binding ligands, several of which are antibioticslherzoliticRelating to the mineral lherzolite.liabilitiesplural of liabilityliagoraceanAny red alga of the family Liagoraceaeliandratite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing niobium, oxygen, tantalum, and uranium.lianhuanhuaA type of small picture book popular in China during the 20th centurylibanomancyDivination by interpreting the smoke or ash of incense.libationaryRelating to, or involving, a libation.libellouslyIn a libellous manner.libelluloid(entomology) Like or pertaining to the dragonflies.libenzapril(pharmacology) An ACE inhibitor.liberalisedsimple past and past participle of liberaliseliberaliserNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liberalizer.liberalisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of liberaliseliberalismsplural of liberalismliberalistsplural of liberalistliberalitis(politics, informal, derogatory) The state of being a liberal (person with progressive or left-wing views), said as if it were due to a disease or affliction.liberalitteObsolete form of liberality.liberalizedsimple past and past participle of liberalizeliberalizerOne who, or that which, liberalizes.liberalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of liberalizeliberallestObsolete spelling of liberalest.liberalnessThe property of being liberal.liberalwardIn a liberal direction.liberationsplural of liberationliberatress(rare, dated) A female liberator.libertarianOne who advocates liberty, either generally or in relation to a specific issue.liberticideCausing the destruction of liberty; oppressive, liberticidallibertinageThe conduct or activities of a libertine; licentiousness.libertinismA lifestyle or pattern of behavior characterized by self-indulgence and lack of restraint, especially one involving sexual promiscuity and rejection of religious or other moral authority.libertopian(US, politics, derogatory) A libertarian.libertopist(US, politics, derogatory) A libertarian and/or believer in the prospect of libertopia.libertylessWithout liberty.libethenite(mineralogy) A rare copper phosphate hydroxide mineral that forms striking dark green orthorhombic crystals.libidinallyIn a libidinal manner.libivirumab(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody directed against the Hepatitis B virus.librarianlyResembling or characteristic of a librarian.librarylessWithout a library.librarylikeResembling a librarylibrationalOf or pertaining to librationlicanomancyAlternative form of lecanomancy.licencelessWithout a licence.licenselessWithout a license.licenselikeResembling a license.lichenifiedsimple past and past participle of lichenifylicheniformHaving the form of a lichen.lichenologyThe scientific study of lichens.lichesterol(organic chemistry) A sterol (3S,10S,13R,14R,17R)-17-[(E,2R,5R)-5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol present in some lichenlickabilityThe degree in which something is lickable.lickerishlyIn a lickerish manner.lickspittleA fawning toady; a base sycophant.lidlessnessAbsence of a lid.lidoflazineA piperazine calcium channel blocker.liebenerite(mineralogy) A form of muscovite with chemical formula KAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂.liedertafel(music) A male choir.lienholdersplural of lienholderlienholding(law) Having right of property as a lienholder.lieutenancyThe role, position, or domain of a lieutenant.lieutenantsplural of lieutenantlieutenauntObsolete form of lieutenant.lifeboatismSynonym of lifeboat ethics.lifeboatmanA man who crews a lifeboat.lifecastingThe creation of a three-dimensional copy of a living body by means of molding and casting techniques.lifectamineMisspelling of lipofectamine.lifefulnessThe quality of being lifeful.lifeguardedSupervised by a lifeguard.lifehackingThe use of lifehacks.lifejacketsplural of lifejacketlifeloggingThe practice of capturing and recording images of one's entire life.lifemanshipThe art or skill of living well.liferentrix(Scots law) A female liferenter.lifestylism(derogatory) The appropriation of something as a lifestyle, without regard to its underlying tenets or meaning.lifestylist(derogatory) One who adopts the superficial trappings of a political movement, such as anarchism, without being dedicated to the cause.lifetellingAlternative form of life-telling.ligamentaryOf or relating to ligaments.ligamentousOf or pertaining to ligaments.ligandomics(biochemistry) The study of ligandomeslightbulbedAlternative form of light-bulbed.lightcurvesplural of lightcurvelightcyclerA device used to conduct polymerase chain reactionslighteningsplural of lighteninglightfootedAlternative form of light-footed.lighthandedAlternative form of light-handed.lightheadedAlternative spelling of light-headed.lighthousesplural of lighthouselightkeeperThe person who has charge of the light in a lighthouse or lightship.lightlesslyIn a lightless way; without light.lightlinessThe quality or condition of one who acts lightly; ease; facility.lightmapped(computer graphics) Illuminated using a lightmap.lightmetersplural of lightmeterlightmindedAlternative form of light-minded.lightmonger(UK, dated) One who installs lighting.lightningly(idiomatic) Extremely quickly.lightsabersplural of lightsaberlightskirtsplural of lightskirtlightsomely(archaic) In a lightsome manner.lightsourceAlternative form of light source.lightstruckAlternative spelling of light-struck.lightswitchAlternative spelling of light switch.lightvessel(nautical) A vessel with a light as a navigation aid; especially, a lightship.lightweight(rowing) A particular weight category as prescribed by the rules, separate from an open or heavyweight class.lightworker(conspiracy theories) Someone who actively opposes the purported conspirators according to a given (usually ufologist) conspiracy theory.lignanamide(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polycyclic aromatic amides preset in some wood or rootslignicolous(biology) That lives in dead wood, leaves, or sticks, or organic debrisligniferousYielding or producing wood.lignivorousThat feeds on wood.lignocerate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lignoceric acidlignophagiaThe abnormal behaviour of chewing and eating wood.lignosphere(soil science) The soil region subject to the influence of the woody parts of plants and their associated microorganismslignumvitaeAlternative spelling of lignum vitae.ligstrosideMisspelling of ligustroside.ligustilideThe lactone (3Z)-3-butylidene-4,5-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1-one, isolated from plants of the genus Ligusticum, used as a cardiovascular therapylikablenessThe property of being likable, that which makes likable.likeabilityThe property that makes a person likeable, that allows them to be liked.likejacking(Internet, neologism) The malicious practice of tricking users of a social networking website into "liking" something they did not intend to like.likelihoodsplural of likelihoodlilliputianA very small person or being.liltingnessThe property or characteristic of being lilting.limapontiid(zoology) Any gastropod in the family Limapontiidae.limburgiticContaining or relating to limburgite.limelighterA person who excessively seeks attention or tries to take credit for the accomplishments of others.limitaneous(obsolete, rare) Of or pertaining to a limit.limitationsplural of limitationlimitednessThe state or characteristic of being limited.limitlesslyIn a limitless way.limnephilid(entomology) Any of the caddisflies in the family Limnephilidae.limnimetricOf or relating to limnimetry.limnobiotic(ecology) Inhabiting fresh water.limnologistA specialist in limnology.limnometricrelated to measurement of bodies of fresh waterlimnonectin(biochemistry) Any of a group of antimicrobial peptides present in the skin of some frogs of the genus LimnonecteslimnophiliaThe love of lakes, ponds and marshes.limnophilicAlternative form of limnophilous.limnophilid(entomology) any of the caddisflies in the family Limnephilidae, formerly known as the Limnophilidaelimnoscelid(zoology) Any tetrapod in the family Limnoscelidae.limpingnessThe quality of having a limping motion or progression.limpwristedAlternative form of limp-wristed.linaclotide(pharmacology) A medication used to treat chronic constipation.linagliptin(pharmacology) A DPP-4 inhibitor developed for treatment of type II diabetes.lincomycinsplural of lincomycinlincosamideAny of a class of antibiotics including lincomycin and clindamycin.lindbergite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, carbon, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and sodium.lindgrenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum, and oxygen.lindsleyite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing barium, chromium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, strontium, and titanium.lineamentalRelating to a lineament.linearisticOf or relating to linearism.linearizingpresent participle and gerund of linearizelinearmycin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of long linear polyene antibiotics present in a Streptomyceslinebackersplural of linebackerlinebacking(American football) Playing as a linebackerlinecastersplural of linecasterlinecasting(printing) The use of a linecaster to cast entire lines of type in metal slugs.linefishingAlternative form of line fishing.linendraper(dated) A retailer of fabrics.lineprinterAlternative form of line printer.linespacing(typography) linespacelinesperson(sports) A linesman or lineswomanlingenberryAlternative form of lingonberry.lingeringlyIn a lingering manner, persistently, tending to remain.lingonberryA berry-bearing shrub, Vaccinium vitis-idaea, native to the cool temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere.linguacious(obsolete) talkative; loquaciouslinguaphileA person who loves languages and words.linguaphone(music) Synonym of lamellaphone.linguicidalcausing linguicide, the death of a language.linguisticsThe systematic and scholarly study of language.linguliform(biology) resembling a lingulalinguonasalAlternative spelling of linguo-nasal.linkabilityThe property of being linkable.linkbaiting(SEO) The practice of creating content that attracts a lot of inbound links and generates buzz.linoelaidic(organic chemistry) Relating to linoelaidic acid or its derivativeslinoglirideAn antidiabetic drug.linognathid(entomology) Any louse in the family Linognathidae.linoleamide(organic chemistry) The amide of linoleic acidlinophrynid(zoology)Any fish in the family Linophrynidae.linopirdineA psychostimulant and nootropic drug with neuroprotective effects. It acts as a potassium channel blocker and releases acetylcholine.linsidomineA metabolite of molsidomine that acts as a vasodilator.lionhearted(idiomatic) Brave, courageous; very brave; brave and magnanimous.lionisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of lionization.lionizationThe act of lionizing, the behavior that treats someone as a celebrity, either respectfully honoring or fawning adoration.liopropominAny grouper of the genus Liopropomalipectomize(surgery) To carry out a lipectomy.lipiarmycin(medicine) fidaxomicinlipidaceousComposed of lipidlipidogenicSynonym of lipogenic.lipidolysisAlternative form of lipolysis.lipidomicalAlternative form of lipidomic.lipidopathy(pathology) Any disease caused by or associated with a lipidlipidophileAny lipidophilic substanceliplessnessAbsence of lips.lipoadenoma(medicine) A benign tumor composed of adipose tissuelipoamidase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of lipoylated proteinslipoatrophy(medicine) The loss of subcutaneous fatty tissue.lipocardiacPertaining to the buildup of fat in the heart.lipocentric(medicine) Having a focus on lipids as the cause of a condition (to the exclusion of other factors)lipoduction(cosmetics) A pharmaceutical mechanism in which liposomes open ducts in, or penetrate, the skin to target a deeper layer, e.g. the fat cells causing cellulite.lipofectingThat causes lipofectionlipofectionliposome transfectionlipofibroma(pathology) A benign fibroma characterised by ectopic fatty tissue in the dermislipofibrous(pathology) Characteristic of lipofibromaslipofilling(surgery) The grafting of fat, especially from the abdomen to the breastslipogenesis(biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarcelipogeneticAlternative form of lipogenic.lipomatosis(pathology) A condition in which multiple lipomas are present on the body.lipomelanic(medicine) Characterized by the involvement of lipids and melanin.lipopeptide(biochemistry) An organic complex of lipids and peptideslipopeptoid(biochemistry) A complex of lipid and peptoidlipopigmentA fluorescent pigment derived from a lipidlipopolymer(organic chemistry) Any polymer containing lipid (fatty acid or steroid) moieties.lipoproteicAlternative form of lipoproteinic.lipoproteinAny of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.lipoquinone(organic chemistry) Any of several related classes of quinone that have aliphatic (especially isoprenyl) side chainsliposarcoma(pathology) Any malignant tumour that originates in adipose tissueliposolubleSoluble in lipids (or in organic solvents).liposomallyBy means of liposomesliposomatedIncorporated into liposomesliposomaticRelating to body fat and the rest of the body, but especially to the ratio of their weightsliposomizedsimple past and past participle of liposomizeliposteroid(medicine) A lipid emulsion containing dexamethasone used to treat rheumatoid arthritisliposuction(medicine) A cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat is removed from a specific area by suction.liposurgery(surgery) Surgery to remove excessive subcutaneous fat.lipotechoicMisspelling of lipoteichoic.lipotrophicMisspelling of lipotropic.lipotyphlan(archaic) Any of the order Lipotyphla of animals.lipovesicleAny vesicle (such as a liposome) that contains lipidslipovitamin(biochemistry) Any fat-soluble vitamin.lipoylation(organic chemistry) The attachment of a lipoyl group to a moleculelipscombite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-trapezohedral mineral containing hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, and phosphorus.lipsynchingpresent participle and gerund of lipsynchliquefactedliquefied (by liquefaction)liquefiableAble to be liquefied.liquescenceAlternative form of liquescency.liquescencyThe quality or state of being liquescent.liquidambarA resinous gum that exudes from the bark of the tree Liquidambar styraciflua.liquidamberAlternative form of liquidambar.liquidatingpresent participle and gerund of liquidateliquidationThe act of exchange of an asset of lesser liquidity with a more liquid one, such as cash.liquifiableAlternative form of liquefiable.liraglutide(pharmacology) An antidiabetic drug C₁₇₂H₂₆₅N₄₃O₅₁ (trademark Victoza) that is an analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 administered by injection in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.liranaftateAn antifungal drug.lirelliform(botany, lichenology) Like a lirella.liriodenine(organic chemistry) An oxoaporphine alkaloid present in Zanthoxylum nitidumliroceratid(zoology) Any extinct nautiloid cephalopod in the family Liroceratidae.lisitsynite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-disphenoidal colorless mineral that is a potassium borosilicate.liskeardite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing aluminum, arsenic, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.lisofyllineA synthetic molecule with anti-inflammatory properties.lissomenessThe quality of being lissom.lissotrichi(anthropology, dated) Races of man with smooth hair.lissotrichyThe quality of being lissotrichous.listabilityThe property of being listable.listeriocin(bacteriology) A bacteriocin produced by Listeria innocua.listeriosesplural of listeriosislisteriosis(medicine) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria ivanovii, often through contaminated food.listerioticRelating to listeriosis.listwashing(computing) The removal of nonproductive addresses from a mailing list.literaliserAlternative form of literalizer.literalizedsimple past and past participle of literalizeliteralizerA literalist (someone who takes something literally)literalizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of literalizeliteralnessThe property of being literal.literaryismliterary style or expressionliterateuseAlternative spelling of litterateuse.literaturesplural of literaturelitharenite(geology) A lithic sandstonelithargyrum(chemistry, archaic) crystallized litharge, obtained by fusion in the form of fine yellow scales.lithiumlike(medicine) Having a similar neuropsychological effect as lithium drugslithocholicOf or pertaining to lithocholic acid.lithoclasty(surgery) The crushing of stones in the bladder.lithodomous(zoology, obsolete) Belonging to, or relating to, the former genus Lithodomus; lithophagous.lithofacial(geology) Relating to lithofacieslithofacies(geology) A subdivision of any stratigraphic unit that has characteristic lithologic featureslithogenesyArchaic form of lithogenesis.lithogenousStone-producinglithographsplural of lithographlithographyThe process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it.litholapaxy(medicine) The removal of a vesical calculus by first crushing it and subsequently washing out the fragments.litholatricRelating to litholatrylithologiesplural of lithologylithologistOne who studies lithology.litholopaxyAlternative form of litholapaxy.lithomanticRelating to lithomancy.lithometeorA suspension of dry dust etc. in the atmosphere.lithopedianMisspelling of lithopedion.lithopedion(medicine) A calcium-encased foetus that occurs in ectopic abdominal pregnancies when the foetus dies and is not reabsorbed by the maternal body, whereby the maternal system encases the foreign body (foetus) in calcium to isolate it.lithophiliaThe love of stones.lithophilicrelating to lithophileslithophytesplural of lithophytelithophyticOf or pertaining to lithophyteslithophyton(obsolete) Coral.lithosphere(geology) The rigid, mechanically strong, outer layer of the Earth, which is divided into twelve major tectonic plates.lithostatic(geology) Describing the static pressure maintained by a weight of rock; geostatic.lithostatinAlternative form of lithostathine.lithotecnon(medicine) The true form of a lithopedion, in which the fetus itself is calcified.lithotomistOne who performs a lithotomy.lithotomizeTo carry out a lithotomy.lithotripsy(surgery) A treatment, typically using ultrasound shock waves or crushing with a surgical instrument, by which a kidney stone or similar calculus is broken into particles small enough to be voided or washed out.lithotritic(archaic) lithotripsic (relating to lithotripsy).lithotritorAlternative form of lithotripter.lithotrophyThe condition of being lithotrophiclitidionite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing copper, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and sodium.litigationsplural of litigationlitigatious(rare) litigiouslitigiositylitigiousnesslitigiouslyIn a litigious manner.litoticallyIn a litotical manner.litterateurA person engaged in various literary works: literary critic, essayist, writer.littlenecksplural of littlenecklittlespaceAlternative spelling of little space.littorarian(zoology) Any sea snail in the genus Littoraria, which are a genus of periwinkles.lituiticone(malacology) A conch or shell which completes few whorls in the beginning, and thereafter becomes a straight cone.liturgicianA student of liturgies or liturgics.liturgisticOf or related to liturgists.litvinskite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-domatic mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.livablenessThe quality of being livable.liveabilityAlternative spelling of livability.livebearersplural of livebearerlivebearing(biology) That bears live offspring; viviparouslivebloggerA person who liveblogsliveforeverThe houseleek (Sempervivum spp.).livelihoodsplural of livelihoodlivermoriumThe chemical element with atomic number 116.liverywomanA female member of a livery company.livescannedsimple past and past participle of livescanlividomycin(pharmacology) An aminoglycoside antibiotic.livingroomsplural of livingroomlixiviatingpresent participle and gerund of lixiviatelixiviationThe process of lixiviating.loadabilityThe quality or degree of being loadable.loadbearingAlternative form of load-bearing.loadmastersplural of loadmasterloadsamoney(British, informal, humorous) A vulgar person who has gained a large amount of wealth and flaunts it whenever possible.loanabilityThe quality or degree of being loanable.loathedness(rare) The quality of being loathed.loathlinessThe state or condition of being loathly; hideousness.loathsomelyIn a way that is loathsome.lobectomiesplural of lobectomylobectomize(surgery) To carry out a lobectomy.lobendazoleAn anthelminthic drug.lobomycosisA blastomycosis of the skin caused by Lacazia loboi (formerly Loboa loboi).lobotomisedAlternative spelling of lobotomized.lobotomizedsimple past and past participle of lobotomizelobotomizerOne who performs a lobotomy.lobotomizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of lobotomizelobsterback(historical, derogatory) A British soldier during the War of 1812.lobsterboatA boat used for catching lobsters.lobsteretteAny of various small lobsters.lobsterlikeResembling or characteristic of a lobster.lobsterlingA young or miniature lobster.lobsterpotsplural of lobsterpotlocalisableAlternative spelling of localizable.localizableCapable of being localized.locationistOne who subscribes to locationism.lochiorrhea(medicine) A profuse flow of lochia.lockabilityThe state or quality of being lockable.lockchamberA section of a canal used to raise or lower vessels.lockchester(obsolete, Oxfordshire) Synonym of woodlouse.lockerroomsplural of lockerroom (alternative spelling of locker rooms).lockpickingAlternative form of lock picking.locomotivesplural of locomotivelocorestive(rare) Staying in one place.locospotter(rail transport) A railfan who is interested in locomotives, and notes down those that have been seen (spotted).loculicidal(botany) dehiscent through the middle of the back of each celllocustberryA tree or shrub of the genus Byrsonima, found in Central and South America.locustellidOf or relating to the passerine family Locustellidae.locutionaryRelating to, or characteristic of locution.locutorshipThe state or business of a locutor.lodgekeeperThe keeper of a lodge (at the entrance to a larger property)lodginglessWithout lodging; having no place to stay.loellingiteAlternative spelling of löllingite.lofepramine(pharmacology) A tricyclic antidepressant.loflucarbanAn antiinfective drug.logamediate(physics) Describing a proposed form of cosmological inflation whose rate is intermediate between logarithmic and exponential.logarithmal(archaic) logarithmiclogarithmic(mathematics) Of or relating to logarithms.loggerheadsplural of loggerheadlogicalnessThe quality of being logical.logisticianA person involved with logistics.loglinearlyIn a loglinear manner.loglogisticAlternative form of log-logistic.lognormallyIn a lognormal fashion.logocentricOf or pertaining to logocentrismlogodaedaly(rare) Cleverness or skill in the coining of new words.logogrammicSynonym of logogrammatic.logographera chronicler; one who writes history in a condensed manner with short simple sentenceslogographicOf, related to, or composed of logographs.logologicalOf or pertaining to logology; related to the study of words.logomachiesplural of logomachylogomachistOne who disputes the meanings of words.logomachize(intransitive) To dispute the meanings of words.logopaedicsAlternative form of logopedics.logopedicalAlternative form of logopedic.logorrhoeicAlternative form of logorrheic.logotherapy(psychotherapy) A therapy that involves finding the meaning of one's life.logrollingsplural of logrollingloinclothedDressed in a loincloth.loinclothesGarments worn about the loins and covering the crotch.loiteringlyIn a loitering manner.lolapaloosaAlternative form of lollapalooza.lolapaloozaAlternative form of lollapalooza.lollygaggedsimple past and past participle of lollygaglollygagger(slang) A lazy person, one who lollygags; a slacker, ne'er-do-well.lometraline(pharmacology) An aminotetralin drug.lomevactoneA psychostimulant and antidepressant drug.lonelyheartAlternative spelling of lonely-heart.longanimity(now rare) Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering.longanimousLong-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.longboarderOne who rides a longboard.longboatmanThe man in charge of a longboat.longbowsmanAlternative form of longbowman.longevitiesplural of longevitylongevously(rare) In a longevous way; with longevity; for an extended amount of time.longgrasserAlternative form of long-grasser.longhaulingThe act of travelling long distances.longicaudal(zoology) Having a long tail.longifoleneA naturally-occurring oily liquid hydrocarbon found primarily in the high-boiling fraction of certain pine resins.longilobine(organic chemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid.longimanousHaving long hands.longimetricRelated to longimetry.longingnessThe quality of longing or yearning.longinquityLong distance; the quality of being far away, remoteness.longipedate(entomology) having long legslongipinene(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpene hydrocarbon 2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0(2,8)]undec-9-enelongiroster(obsolete) One of the Longirostres, a former family of long-billed birds, such as the snipe.longirostryThe condition of being longirostrinelongissimus(anatomy) The muscle lateral to the semispinalis; the longest subdivision of the sacrospinalis that extends forward into the transverse processes of the posterior cervical vertebrae.longitarsal(entomology) Having long tarsi.longlastingAlternative form of long-lasting.longrunningAlternative form of long-running.longshoringThe work of a longshoreman, loading and unloading ships.longsightedAlternative spelling of long-sighted.longsleevedAlternative spelling of long-sleeved.longstemmedHaving a long stem.longtermism(business, management) Synonym of long-termism (“concentration on long-term goals rather than short-term security or advantage”).longtermist(ethics, philosophy) A believer or follower of longtermism (“an ethical stance which gives priority to improving the long-term future”).lonsdaleite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing carbon. Also called hexagonal diamond.looderamawnAlternative form of loodheramaun.lookabilityAttractive appearance.loonytarian(US, slang, derogatory) A libertarian.loopabilityThe condition of being loopablelooseheaded(informal) Crazy, demented.loosenessesplural of loosenessloosestrifeAny of certain flowering plants of the genera Lythrum and Lysimachia, which are in different taxonomic families.lootocraticOf or relating to lootocracy.lophialetidAny extinct odd-toed ungulate of the family †Lophialetidaelophobranch(zoology, obsolete) Any member of the obsolete order Lophobranchii of fishes, now roughly corresponding to order Syngnathiformes.lophocerine(organic chemistry) An isoquinoline alkaloid with IUPAC name 6-methoxy-2-methyl-1-(2-methylpropyl)-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-7-ol.lophophoralRelating to cacti of the genus Lophophoralophophoresplural of lophophorelophospirid(zoology) Any extinct sea snail in the family Lophospiridae.lopirazepamA short-acting benzodiazepine analogue of the pyridodiazepine type.loraxanthinA particular carotenoid.loreclezoleA sedative and anticonvulsant.lorenzenite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.loricariineRelating to catfish of the subfamily LoricariinaeloricarioidAny catfish of the superfamily Loricarioidealoriciferan(zoology) Any of several marine animals of the phylum Loricifera.loroxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.lortalamineAn antidepressant.losablenessThe quality of being losable.loteprednol(pharmacology) A corticosteroid used in optometry and ophthalmology.lotophagousRelating to the Lotophagi (lotus eaters).lotterylikeResembling or characteristic of a lottery.loudhailersplural of loudhailerloudmouthedTending to loud, indiscreet, especially bragging, speech.loudspeakerAn electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.loughlinite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic pearl white mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.loukoumadesPastries made of deep-fried dough soaked in sugar syrup or honey and cinnamon, and sometimes sprinkled with sesame. (used especially of the Greek version of these pastries)loutishnessThe state or quality of being loutish, of behaving like a lout.lovablenessThe property that makes someone or something lovable.loveabilityAlternative spelling of lovability.lovebombingpresent participle and gerund of lovebomblovehandlesplural of lovehandleloveringite(mineralogy) A trigonal-rhombohedral black mineral containing aluminum, calcium, cerium, chromium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, titanium, vanadium, and zirconium.loverlinessthe condition and quality of being a lover; loverhoodlovestoriesplural of lovestorylowbrownessThe state or condition of being lowbrow.lowercasify(informal, computing) To make lower case.loxodograph(nautical, obsolete) An apparatus that records the course that a ship has travelledloxodromicsplural of loxodromicloxodromism(archaic) The act or process of tracing a loxodromic curve, or moving in a loxodromic curve.loxonematid(zoology) Any extinct gastropod in the family Loxonematidae.loxoscelism(medicine) A necrotic condition caused by the bite of a recluse spider (genus Loxosceles).lozengelikeResembling or characteristic of a lozenge (diamond shape).lozengeways(heraldry) Lozengewise.lozengewise(heraldry) Placed like a lozenge (a diamond).lubratorium(US, dated, rare) A place where cars can be serviced with lubrication.lubricatingpresent participle and gerund of lubricatelubricationThe application of a substance (lubricant) between moving surfaces in contact in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.lubricativeAssisting, or relating to, lubrication.lubricatorsplural of lubricatorlubricatoryServing to lubricate.lubricitiesplural of lubricitylubritorium(US, Australia) A facility where vehicles can be oiled.lucartamideA proton pump inhibitor.lucatumumab(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of various cancers.lucernarian(zoology, obsolete) Of or relating to the former subclass Lucernarida, roughly equivalent to order Stauromedusae.lucibufagina defensive steroid produced by several species of firefly to make them unpalatable to predators.lucidophyll(botany) Having shiny leaves.luciferasesplural of luciferaselucinactantA liquid medication used to treat infant respiratory distress syndrome.lucrativelyIn a lucrative manner, profitably.lucrativityThe quality of being lucrative.lucriferous(obsolete) gainful; profitablelucripetous(rare) Money-hungry.luctiferous(archaic) mournfullucubrationIntense and prolonged study or meditation; especially, late at night.lucubratory(archaic) Composed by candlelight, or at night.ludicrosityludicrousness; something ludicrousludicrouslyIn a ludicrous manner.ludologicalOf or pertaining to ludology.ludomusicalRelating to ludomusicology or music-based games or video games in particular; ludomusicological.luggagelessWithout luggage.lukewarmishSomewhat lukewarm; tepid.lukewarmismAn indifferent or unenthusiastic attitude.lukewarmistA person who has an indifferent or unenthusiastic attitude.lullabylikeResembling or characteristic of a lullaby; soothing.lumachellic(geology) Relating to or characteristic of lumachels.lumbaginousOf or pertaining to lumbago.lumberinglyWith heavy, clumsy movements.lumberjacksplural of lumberjacklumberroomsplural of lumberroomlumberwomanA woman involved in the production or sale of lumber; a female lumberjack or logger.lumboaortic(anatomy) lumbar and aorticlumbocaudallumbar and caudallumbocrural(anatomy) lumbar and crurallumbodorsal(anatomy) related to both lumbar and dorsal regions of the spinelumbopelvic(anatomy) Related to the lumbar region of the spine and to the pelvis.lumbosacralOf or pertaining to the lumbar and sacral regions of the back; the small of the back and the back portion of the pelvis.lumbricalisSynonym of lumbrical.lumbriculid(zoology) Any worm of the family Lumbriculidae.lumbrineridAny annelid of the family LumbrineridaelumefantrinAlternative form of lumefantrine.lumenogenic(biochemistry) Relating to lumenogenesislumenometerMisspelling of luminometer.lumensecond(physics) Alternative form of lumen second.lumiliximab(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.luminaphone(music, historical) A kind of organ whose keys project light beams through perforated revolving disks onto selenium cells in order to produce electrical vibrations that generate the sound.luminescentEmitting light by luminescence.luminescingpresent participle and gerund of luminesceluminoassayA luminescent assay, typically using luminolluminogenicThat generates lightluminographSynonym of luminogram.luminometryA bioluminescent immunoassay for detecting ATP using a luminometer.luminophore(chemistry, physics) That part of a molecule that is responsible for a given emission band when it undergoes luminescence.luminoscopeAny of various optical devices that have a built-in light sourceluminousityMisspelling of luminosity.lumiracoxib(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an analogue of diclofenac.lumogallion(organic chemistry) A fluorimetric reagent, 5-chloro-2-hydroxy-3-[(2Z)-2-(2-hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)hydrazinyl]benzenesulfonic acid, for the detection of aluminum, gallium and other metalslumpability(mathematics) The extent to which a matrix is lumpable.lumpenproleA member of the lumpenproletariat.lumpishnessThe property of being lumpish.lumpsuckersplural of lumpsuckerlunambulismsleepwalking induced by the moonlightlunaticallyIn a lunatic or lunatical manner; crazily.lunchbucketAlternative spelling of lunch bucket.luncheteria(US, dated) A cafeteria where lunch is served.lunchmakingThe activity of making lunches.lunicurrentRelated to changes in currents that depend on the moon's phases.lunumidellaA chinaberry tree (Melia azedarach), in the mahogany family, native to Indomalaya.lupinacidin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of anthraquinone derivatives, present in Micromonospora lupini, that inhibit tumour growthlurkingnessQuality of lurking.lusitropismThe condition of being lusitropicluskishness(obsolete) Laziness; sloth.lustfulnessThe state, quality, or condition of being lustfullusupultide(pharmacology) A drug affecting the respiratory system.luteinisingAlternative spelling of luteinizing.luteinizingpresent participle and gerund of luteinizeluteocobaltA yellow variety of cobalt.luteolosideSynonym of cynaroside.luteophanol(organic chemistry) A type of amphidinol present in a dinoflagellate of the genus AmphidiniumluteoskyrinA hepatotoxin produced by Penicillium islandicum.luteostasisA temporary form of luteolysisluteotropicThat stimulates the corpus luteumluteotropin(biochemistry) Prolactin; a peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.luxuriantlyIn a luxuriant manner; with luxuriance.luxuriatingpresent participle and gerund of luxuriateluxuriationThe act of enjoying or experiencing luxury.luxuriosity(rare) The quality of being luxurious.luxuriouslyIn a manner that involves luxury; in an expensive or indulgent manner.lycanthropyA delusion in which one believes oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal.lychnomancyA form of divination using a lamp or a candle flamelychnoscope(architecture, archaic) A low side window in a church.lycoctonineA plant alkaloid that is a precursor to the ABC ring system of taxoids.lycopenemia(medicine) A benign entity characterised by yellowish orange pigmentation of the skin, caused by the deposition of lycopene.lycopenoate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lycopenoic acid.lycopersene(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.lycoteuthid(zoology) Any squid in the family Lycoteuthidae.lycoxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.lymantriineAny moth of the subfamily Lymantriinaelymecycline(pharmacology) A tetracycline broad-spectrum antibiotic, unique amongst tetracyclines in being absorbed by an active transport process across the intestinal wall.lymphacyticMisspelling of lymphocytic.lymphadenia(medicine) Chronic inflammation and enlargement of the lymphatic glands, such as is found in Hodgkin's disease.lymphagogic(immunology, physiology) Stimulating the flow of lymph.lymphagogueAny agent that promotes the production of lymph.lymphangial(archaic, anatomy) lymphaticlymphangionThe functional unit of a lymph vessel, lying between two semilunar valves.lymphaticalAlternative form of lymphatic.lymphedoemaAlternative form of lymphedema.lymphoblast(US, cytology, oncology) An immature lymphocyte; they proliferate uncontrollably in lymphoblastic leukemialymphocytesplural of lymphocytelymphocyticOf, or pertaining to lymphocytes.lymphoedemaAlternative spelling of lymphedema.lymphogenicConnected with, or formed in, the lymphatic glandslymphokinesplural of lymphokinelympholysisThe destruction of lymphocyteslympholyticRelating to, or causing lympholysislymphomaticRelating to a lymphomalymphonodus(anatomy, immunology) Synonym of lymph node.lymphopathy(pathology) Any disease of the lymph glandslymphopenia(medicine) The condition of having an abnormally reduced number of lymphocytes in the blood.lymphopenicHaving lymphopenia.lymphorrheaThe external flow of lymph, typically from a woundlymphotaxisThe attraction to, or repulsion from lymphocyteslymphotoxictoxic because of the presence of lymphotoxinslymphotoxinAny of several lymphokines that are toxic to certain cellslynestrenol(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen hormone.lyonizationThe inactivation of an X chromosome during the embryonic development of a female.lyophilisedsimple past and past participle of lyophiliselyophilizedsimple past and past participle of lyophilizelyophilizerfreeze-drying equipment; freeze-dryerlyophylizedMisspelling of lyophilized.lyopreserveTo preserve by means of lyophilizationlyricalnessThe quality of being lyrical.lysergamide(chemistry) Any amide of lysergic acid.lysianassid(zoology) Any crustacean of the family Lysianassidae.lysinylatedsimple past and past participle of lysinylatelysogenesisThe production of lysins.lysogeneticRelating to lysogenesis.lysorophianAny extinct, snakelike tetrapod of the order †LysorophialysosomallyIn terms of, or by means of, lysosomes.lysosomaticRelating to or composed of lysosomes.lysostaphin(organic chemistry) An antibiotic obtained from Staphylococcus simulans.lysotracker(histology) Any of a range of fluorescent dyes used to stain lysosomeslyssomanineA jumping spider of the subfamily Lyssomaninae.lyssophobiaThe fear of lyssa (rabies), or madness.lythraceous(botany) Belonging to the family Lythraceae, which includes loosestrifes, pomegranate, henna, water caltrop, and crape myrtles.lytoceratid(paleontology) Any member of the family Lytoceratidae of ammonites.
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