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labanotation(choreography) A system for documenting body movement.labializableThat can be labialized.labilisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of labilization.labilization(chemistry) The act or process of making labile, that is, of making unstable.labioglossalRelating to the lips and tongue.labiolateral(anatomy) lateral to the lips or labialabiolingualRelating to the lips and tonguelabiopalatallabial and palatallabioscrotal(anatomy) Describing the caudal part of the external genitals of an embryo before sexual differentiationlabiosternallabial and sternallabioversion(dentistry) The malposition of an anterior tooth away from the normal line of occlusion towards the lips.laboratorialRelated to a laboratory.laboratorianA researcher or technologist who works in a laboratory: either a research laboratory or a clinical laboratory.laboratoriesplural of laboratorylaboratorilyVia the means of laboratory tests or experiments.laboratoristSynonym of laboratory assistant.laboratorium(archaic; or nonstandard, non-native speakers' English) A laboratory.labouriouslyAlternative form of laboriously.laboursavingAlternative form of labor-saving.laboursomelyIn a laboursome manner.labradoriticContaining or relating to the mineral labradorite.labuntsovite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral which is a complex niobate silicate of potassium, barium, sodium and transition metals.labyrintheanAlternative spelling of labyrinthianlabyrinthialAlternative form of labyrinthal.labyrinthianMazelike, having long corridors and passageways that seemingly have no exit.labyrinthinePhysically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.labyrinthingMaterial that is arranged in the form of a labyrinth.lacerabilityThe quality of being lacerable.laceratinglyIn a manner that lacerates.lacertiliansplural of lacertilianlachanophobeA person who has lachanophobia.lachrymationAlternative form of lacrimation.lachrymatoryPertaining to or causing tears.lachrymiformShaped like a teardroplachrymoselyIn a lachrymose manner.lachrymosityThe quality of being lachrymose.lacklessness(rare) The lack of a lack of something; presence or abundance.lacklusterly(rare) In a lackluster manner.lacklustrelyAlternative form of lacklusterly.lacklustrousSynonym of lackluster.laconization(rare) The practice, or an instance, of making something more Spartan in character.lacrimationsplural of lacrimationlacrimogenicAlternative form of lachrymogenic.lacrimonasal(anatomy) Relating to the lacrimal sac and the noselacrosselikeResembling or characteristic of the game of lacrosse.lactacidemia(pathology) Synonym of lacticemia.lactacidosis(pathology) An abnormally increased amount of lactic acid of the bloodlactaldehyde(organic chemistry) The aldehyde 2-hydroxypropanal produced by reduction of lactic acidlactidomycinMisspelling of lactimidomycin.lactoadherinAlternative form of lactadherin.lactoalbuminAlternative form of lactalbumin.lactobacilliplural of lactobacilluslactobionate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lactobionic acidlactofermentTo cause (something) to undergo lactofermentation, i.e. lactic acid fermentation.lactofuchsinA mounting medium, composed of fuchsin in lactic acid, and stain for the microscopic study of fungilactogenesisThe secretion of milk by the mammary glandslactonitrile(organic chemistry) The nitrile of lactic acid 2-hydroxypropanenitrilelactonolysis(organic chemistry) The hydrolysis of a lactonelactonolyticRelating to lactonolysislactopoiesis(physiology) The production of milk by the mammary glandslactoproteidDated form of lactoprotein.lactoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein (such as casein) present in milklactosucrose(biochemistry) The trisaccharide 4(G)-beta-D-galactosylsucroselactosylatedModified by lactosylationlactotrophicOf, or pertaining to, lactotrophslactrunculinAlternative form of latrunculin.ladylikenessLadylike behaviour.ladysfingersplural of ladysfingerlaemmergeyerArchaic form of lammergeyer.laemophloeid(entomology) Any member of the Laemophloeidae.laevoversion(ophthalmology) A movement of both eyes to the left.lagenidiosisinfection by the mold Lagenidiumlagerstannin(organic chemistry) A particular ellagitannin.lagomorphousSynonym of lagomorphic.lahnsteinite(mineralogy) A very rare colorless hydroxysulfate mineral.laidbacknessThe property of being laidback or behaving in a laidback manner.lajollamycinAn antibiotic derived from salinosporamide A.lallapaloosaAlternative form of lollapalooza.lallapaloozaAlternative form of lollapalooza.laloneurosisAn impairment of speech arising from spasmodic action of the muscles.lambdacismusObsolete form of lambdacism.lambeosaurid(paleontology, archaic) A member of the putative family of crested hadrosaurs, the Lambeosauridae.lambeosaurinAlternative form of lambeosaurine.lambrequinedAdorned with, or as if with, a lambrequin.lambsquarterAlternative form of lamb's quarters.lamellaphoneAlternative form of lamellophone.lamellicornsplural of lamellicornlamellipodiaplural of lamellipodiumlamellipodin(biochemistry) A protein that promotes the formation of lamellipodialamellophone(music) Any of several musical instruments (percussion idiophones) in which the sound is produced by plucking a series of thin lamellae attached to a sounding board.lamentacious(rare) Characterized by lamentation (sorrow, distress or regret).lamentationsplural of lamentationlamestreamer(slang, derogatory) A mainstreamer.laminabilityThe quality or state of being laminable.laminarinase(biochemistry) An enzyme that hydrolyses the glucan laminarinlaminiferousHaving a structure consisting of laminae, or thin layers.laminopathic(pathology) Relating to laminopathylaminoplasty(surgery) A procedure for treating spinal stenosis by cutting of the lamina on both sides of the affected vertebrae and then "swinging" the freed flap of bone open, thus relieving the pressure on the spinal cord.lammergeiersplural of lammergeierlammergeyersplural of lammergeyerlampadephoreA torchbearer; one who carries a torch.lampadomancydivination by the interpretation of the flame of a lamp. A type of pyromancy.lamprologineAny cichlid fish of the tribe Lamprologinilamprophonicpertaining to loudness and clarity of vocal enunciationlamprophyricOf or relating to lamprophyre.lanagitosideA particular steroid glycoside.lanatigosideA particular steroid glycoside.lanceolatelyIn a lanceolate manner.lanceolation(uncountable) The quality of being lanceolate.landboardingA sport in which a rider on a board is pulled over water by a kite.landfillableCapable of being disposed of in landfill.landgrabbingpresent participle and gerund of landgrablandgraviateThe office or jurisdiction of a landgravelandholdingsplural of landholdinglandladyhoodThe role or status of landlady.landladyshipThe role or status of landlady.landlessnessThe state or condition of being landless.landlordlessWithout a landlord.landlordshipThe state of being a landlordlandlubberlyLike a landlubber.landmarkable(rare) Worthy of being a landmark.landscapistsplural of landscapistlandsicknessA form of motion sickness experienced on land after an extended period spent at sealandsurveyorAlternative form of land surveyor.langoustinesplural of langoustinelanguagehoodThe property of being a language.languagelessWithout language.languagelikeResembling language; linguistical.languishmentThe state of languishing.languishness(obsolete) languishmentlanguorouslyIn a languorous manner; without exertion; lazily.lanoconazole(pharmacology) An antifungal drug.lansiumamide(organic chemistry) A compound found in Clausena lansium.lansoprasoleAlternative form of lansoprazole.lansoprazole(pharmacology) A particular proton pump inhibitor C₁₆H₁₄F₃N₃O₂S (trademark Prevacid) similar to omeprazole that prevents the stomach from producing acid.lansquenetteAlternative spelling of lansquenet.lanternfliesplural of lanternflylanternlightThe light of a lantern.lanternsharkAny dogfish shark of the genus Etmopterus, or more widely, the family Etmopteridae.lanthibioticMisspelling of lantibiotic.lantipeptide(biochemistry) Any peptide composed of two strands connected by thioether linkslantrunculinMisspelling of latrunculin.lanzoprazoleAlternative form of lansoprazole.laparoscopesplural of laparoscopelaparoscopicOf, relating to, or using laparoscopy or a laparoscope.laparotomiesplural of laparotomylaparotomist(surgery) A surgeon who performs a laparotomylaparotomize(transitive, surgery) To perform laparotomy upon.lapidescenceThe state or quality of being lapidescent.lapidicolous(biology) That lives around or under rocks or stoneslapinizationThe process of lapinizing.lapislazzuliDated form of lapis lazuli.larderellite(mineralogy) A dimorph of ammonioborate. A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing boron, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.largeheartedAlternative form of large-hearted.largiloquent(obsolete) grandiloquentlarvagenesisThe formation and development of larvaelarvicultureThe breeding and farming of fish or shellfish larvaelarvigenesisThe formation of insect larvaelarvogenesisAlternative form of larvagenesis.laryngealize(phonetics) To articulate as a laryngeal sound, to produce (a sound) through or with action of the larynx.laryngectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of part or all of the larynx, most often performed in cases of laryngeal cancer.laryngographelectroglottographlaryngologicRelating to laryngology.laryngopathy(pathology) Any disease of the larynxlaryngophoneA type of contact microphone that absorbs vibrations directly from the wearer's throat.laryngophony(archaic) The sound of the voice as heard through a stethoscope placed upon the larynx.laryngoscopeAn instrument used for viewing the interior of the larynx.laryngoscopyThe examination of the throat using a laryngoscope.laryngospasmAn uncontrolled, spasmodic closure of the larynxlasciviouslyIn a lascivious manner.laserfectionCellular transfection by means of a laserlashlessnessAbsence of eyelashes.lasiocarpine(organic chemistry) A pyrrolizidine alkaloid.lasiopterineAny gall midge of the tribe Lasiopterinilasofoxifene(pharmacology) A selective estrogen receptor modulator used in treating osteoporosis, breast cancer, and vaginal atrophy.lassopeptideAlternative form of lasso peptide.latchstringsplural of latchstringlateralizingpresent participle and gerund of lateralizelaterisationAlternative form of laterization.laterizationThe weathering process by which rock is changed to laterite.laterocaudallateral and caudallaterocollis(medicine) The tilting of the head from side to side.laterodistal(anatomy) At the side and away from the bodylaterodorsal(anatomy) Both lateral and dorsallateroflexor(anatomy) Any muscle used for lateroflexionlateromedialmediolaterallateropalmar(anatomy) lateral and palmarlaterotergal(anatomy) lateral and tergallaticiferous(botany) Containing latex; applied to the tissue or tubular vessels in which the latex of the plant is found.latifundiaryOf or pertaining to latifundia.latinization(now nonstandard) Alternative letter-case form of Latinization.latirostrate(zoology) Having a broad bill.latitudinous(archaic) Having latitude, or broad range; wide-ranging or of broad scopelatrodectine(zoology) Of or relating to the spider subfamily Latrodectinae.latrodectism(medicine) A condition caused by the bite of a widow spider (genus Latrodectus)laudablenessThe quality of being laudable; praiseworthiness; commendableness.laughabilitylaughablenesslaughterlessNot laughing; without laughter.laughtersomeCharacterised or marked by laughterlaunderettesplural of launderettelaundryownerThe owner of a laundry.laundrywomanA woman employed to wash clothes.laureateshipThe state, or office, of a laureate.laurinaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Laurinaceae.laurocerasinSynonym of prulaurasin.lauroguadineA topical antiinfective drug.laurolitsine(organic chemistry) An aporphinoid alkaloid found in Litsea laurifolia, a synonym for Litsea chinensis, which may be the same as Litsea glutinosa.lavatoriallyIn a lavatorial manner.lavendamycin(organic chemistry) A polycyclic heterocycle present in some soil bacterialavoisierite(mineralogy) A mineral with the chemical formula Mn²⁺₈[Al₁₀(Mn³⁺Mg)][Si₁₁P]O₄₄(OH)₁₂.lawnlessnessAbsence of a lawn.lawyerlinessQuality of being lawyerly.laxadaisicalMisspelling of lackadaisical.laxativenessThe quality of being laxative.layerizationThe condition of being layerized; the process of layerizing something.lazarenkoite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic light orange mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.lazaridisite(mineralogy) A colourless monoclinic mineral containing cadmium, sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen.leachabilityThe quality or degree of being leachable.leadablenessThe quality of being leadable.leaderboardsplural of leaderboardleaderlesslyWithout a leader.leadlessnessAbsence of lead (the metal).leadlightingA set of leadlightsleaflessnessThe property of being leafless.leaklessnessAbsence of leaks.leanchoiliidAny extinct arthropod of the family †LeanchoiliidaeleapfroggingThe act of one who leapfrogs.learnability(uncountable) The condition of being learnable.learningless(rare) Devoid of learning; uneducated or uninstructive.leaseabilityThe characteristic of being leaseable; the ability to be rented for a set term in order to yield profit.leaseholdersplural of leaseholderleaseholdingHolding a lease; having the status of leaseholder.leatherbacksplural of leatherbackleatherboardAn imitation of sole leather, made of leather scraps, rags, paper, etc.leatherboundBound in leather.leatherclothA kind of artificial leather; an oilcloth.leathercraftCraftsmanship in leather; leatherworking.leathergoodsItems made from leather.leatherheadsplural of leatherheadleatherinessThe quality of being leathery.leathermakerA manufacturer of leather.leathernecksplural of leatherneckleatherwomanA member of a female sexual subculture characterized by a fetish for leather clothing.leatherwoodsplural of leatherwoodleatherworksA factory that manufactures leatherwork.leavetakingsplural of leavetakinglebrikizumab(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody and immunosuppressive drug being investigated for the treatment of asthma.lecanomancerA diviner who carries out lecanomancy.lecanomanticOf or pertaining to lecanomancy.lecideaceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Lecideaceae of cockleshell lichens.lecithocerid(zoology) Any moth in the family Lecithoceridae.lecithotrophAny lecithotrophic organismlecitotrophyMisspelling of lecithotrophy.lectinolysin(biochemistry) A cytolysin that attacks a terminal lectin domainlectionariesplural of lectionarylectologicalOf or relating to lectology.lecturershipThe rank or position of lecturer.lectureshipsplural of lectureshiplederhosenedWearing lederhosen.ledgerdemainMisspelling of legerdemain.lefluonamideAlternative form of leflunomide.lefradafiban(pharmacology) An antiplatelet drug.lefthandedlyAlternative form of left-handedly.leftwardnessQuality of being leftward.legalisationNon-Oxford British spelling of legalization.legalitarianIn favour of legislation as a means of bringing about equality.legalizationThe process of making something legal, the process to legalize, decriminalization.legionnairesplural of legionnairelegislativesplural of legislativelegislatress(rare) A female legislator.legislaturesplural of legislaturelegitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.legitimatingpresent participle and gerund of legitimatelegitimationThe process of making or declaring a person legitimate.legitimatistArchaic form of legitimist.legitimatize(transitive) To make legitimate.legitimisingpresent participle and gerund of legitimiselegitimizingpresent participle and gerund of legitimizelegumiferous(botany) Producing legumes.leiopelmatid(zoology) Any frog in the family Leiopelmatidae.leiotrichoushaving smooth hairlemmatically(linguistics, lexicography) On a lemma-by-lemma basis, considering only lemmata.lenalidomide(medicine) A derivative of thalidomide used to treat some myelomaslengthenableThat may be lengthened.leningradite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, copper, lead, oxygen, and vanadium.lenitivenessThe quality of being lenitive.lenslessnessAbsence of a lens or lenses.lentectomiseAlternative form of lentectomize.lentectomize(surgery) To carry out a lentectomy.lenticellate(botany) Producing or containing lenticels.lenticularis(meteorology) a cloud species which consists of rounded lens shaped of cloud, often forming near mountains. Associated with cirrocumulus, and altocumulus, and sometimes stratocumulus genera.lenticularlyIn a lenticular manner.lenticulatedAlternative form of lenticulate.lentiginosis(medicine) The presence of lentigines on the skin in large numbers or in a distinctive configuration.lentivirallyIn a lentiviral manner; in a way that pertains to a lentivirus.lentivirusesplural of lentivirusleopardsbaneAny of various plants, including Arnica montana, Senecio doronicum, Paris quadrifolia, and species of genus Doronicum.lepanthiform(botany) Having the form of a Lepanthes orchidlepetodrilidAny gastropod of the superfamily Lepetodriloidea.lepidomelane(mineralogy) A black iron-potash mica, usually found in granitic rocks in small six-sided tables, or as an aggregation of minute opaque scales.lepidopteralAlternative form of lepidopterous.lepidopteranAny insect of the order Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.lepidopteron(zoology) Any insect of the order Lepidoptera.lepidosauridAny reptile of the superorder Lepidosaurialepiotaceous(mycology, dated) Belonging to the family Lepiotaceae, now subsumed into Agaricaceae.lepisosteoidAny gar of the superfamily LepisosteoidealeporiphobiaFear of rabbits.leprechaunicRelating to, or characteristic of, a leprechaun.leprechology(rare) Alternative form of leprechaunology.leprologicalOf or related to leprology, the scientific study of leprosy.leptaculatinA particular steroid glycoside.leptanillineAny ant of the subfamily LeptanillinaeleptanthuridAny isopod of the family Leptanthuridaeleptocardian(zoology, dated) Of or relating to the Leptocardii (formerly Leptocardia).leptocaulous(botany) Relating to a leptocaul; having a slender stem and many branches.leptocephalyThe quality of being leptocephalic.leptochariid(zoology) Any fish in the family Leptochariidae.leptochoroidAn unusually thin choroidleptocleididAny plesiosaur of the family Leptocleididae of extinct marine reptiles.leptodermous(biology) Having a thin skin or wallleptogenesis(physics) The differential production of leptons, rather than antileptons, in the early universeleptolepididAny extinct fish of the genus LeptolepidesleptomenigesMisspelling of leptomeninges.leptomorphic(of a face or body) Relatively long and narrowleptonicallyIn a leptonic manner; by means of leptonsleptoprosope(physiognomy, archaic) A person with a narrow face and elongated cranium.leptosomaticHaving a tall, thin body.leptosomatidAny in the family Leptosomatidae of nematodes.leptospermum(botany) A tea tree of the genus Leptospermum.leptostracanAny crustacean of the order Leptostraca.leptothecateAny hydrozoan of the order Leptothecatalerdelimumab(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody and immunosuppressive drug developed to reduce scarring after glaucoma drainage surgery.lermontovite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal gray green mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and uranium.lernaeopodid(zoology) Any copepod in the family Lernaeopodidae.lesbianisticPertaining to lesbianismlesionectomy(surgery) Surgical resection of a lesion, usually as a treatment for epilepsy.lestaurtinibA tyrosine kinase inhibitor structurally related to staurosporine.letterboxingpresent participle and gerund of letterboxletterheadedPrinted with a letterhead.letterweightA paperweight (heavy object placed on paper to keep it from fluttering away).letterwinnerSynonym of letterman (“student awarded a letter”).leucadendron(botany) Any of the genus Leucadendron of evergreen shrubs or trees.leucinocaine(pharmacology) An anesthetic drug.leucoblasticAlternative form of leukoblast.leucocyanide(organic chemistry) Any of various colourless cyanide compounds that are readily converted to coloured forms, most often by exposure to light.leucocytosis(pathology) A raised WBC (white blood cell) count, above the normal range.leucocyturiaAlternative form of leukocyturia.leucodiorite(geology) A pale dioriteleucofuchsinA form of fuchsin that has lost its quinonoid structure and is therefore unpigmented.leucogenenolA blood-cell-stimulating secondary metabolite isolated from the mold Penicillium restrictum.leucogranite(geology) An intrusion of the continental crust subject to anatexis.leucomalaciaAlternative spelling of leukomalacia.leucophanite(mineralogy) A sorosilicate mineral that occurs in pegmatites and alkali igneous complexes as yellow, greenish or white triclinic crystals.leucoplastid(biology) A kind of unpigmented plastid involved in a wide range of essential biosynthetic functions.leucopoiesisAlternative form of leukopoiesis.leucopoieticAlternative form of leukopoietic.leucoreducedAlternative form of leukoreduced.leucorrhoealAlternative form of leukorrheal.leucylserine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl serineleukemogenicThat tends to cause leukemialeukoariosisMisspelling of leukoaraiosis.leukoblasticRelating to leukoblasts.leukocytemia(pathology) The presence of (an unusual amount of) leukocytes in the bloodleukocytosisAlternative spelling of leucocytosis.leukocyturiaThe presence of white blood cells in the urine.leukogenesisThe genesis and development of leukocytesleukomalacia(medicine) Softening of the white matter of the brain.leukomalasiaAlternative form of leukomalacia.leukoplastidAlternative form of leucoplastid.leukopoiesisA form of hematopoiesis in which white blood cells are formed in bone marrow located in bones in adults and hematopoietic organs in the fetusleukopoieticRelating to leukopoiesisleukoreducedHaving had leukocytes removed.leukoregulin(biochemistry) A glycoprotein lymphokine that regulates the extracellular matrix in dermal fibroblastsleukorrhoealAlternative form of leukorrheal.leukospermiaAlternative form of leukocytospermia.leukotrienesplural of leukotrieneleukotrienic(biochemistry, rare) Of or relating to leukotrienes.levalbuterollevosalbutamollevallorphan(pharmacology) An opioid antagonist from the morphinan family.levanotriose(biochemistry) The trisaccharide fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-O-β-D-fructofuranosyl-(2→6)-O-β-D-fructoselevansucrase(biochemistry) A hexosyltransferase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction sucrose + (2,6-beta-D-fructosyl)n ⇌ glucose + (2,6-beta-D-fructosyl)n⁺1.levarterenolnorepinephrinelevelisationAlternative form of levelization.levelizationThe act or process of levelizing.leverageableCapable of being leveraged.levitationalRelating to levitation.levofloxacin(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent (trademark Levaquin) that is the levorotatory isomer of ofloxacin.levofolinateAny salt or ester of levofolinic acidlevoglucosan(organic chemistry) A bridged, polyhydroxy heterocycle, 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2,3,4-triol or 1,6-anhydro-beta-D-glucose, formed by controlled pyrolysis of various carbohydrateslevogyrationlevorotationlevomethadonAlternative form of levomethadone.levomoprololA beta-adrenergic blocking drug.levomoramide(chemistry) The inactive isomer of the opioid analgesic dextromoramide.levorotationRotation in an anticlockwise direction, especially such rotation of the plane of polarized light.levorotatory(chemistry) (of an optically active compound or crystal) That rotates the plane of polarized light to the left, or counter-clockwise. Notation: (−) or formerly lowercase l-.levosimendan(pharmacology) A calcium sensitiser used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure.levothyroxinAlternative form of levothyroxine.lexacalcitol(pharmacology) A vitamin D analogue.lexicography(uncountable) The art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.lexicologistan expert at lexicologylexicometricRelating to lexicometry.lexicosyntax(linguistics) lexis and syntax considered togetherlexofloxacinMisspelling of levofloxacin.liberalisingpresent participle and gerund of liberaliseliberalisticOf or pertaining to liberalismliberalitiesplural of liberalityliberalizersplural of liberalizerliberalizingpresent participle and gerund of liberalizeliberalspeak(derogatory) Language used by political liberals; liberalese.liberatinglyIn a liberating manner.liberationalRelating to, or aiding, liberation; liberatory.libertardian(derogatory, offensive) A rightist libertarian.libertariansplural of libertarianliberticidalThat destroys liberty, liberticide.libertinagesplural of libertinagelibidinosityLustful desires, characterized by lewdness; sensuality; lascivity.libidinouslyIn a libidinous manner.librarianessa female librarian.librettistic(music) Characteristic of a librettolibrettologyThe study of opera librettoslibristomate(zoology) Of a trilobite, of the subclass Libristoma, and having a detached hypostome.libtardation(colloquial, US, slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar, politics) Politically liberal thinking.licentiouslyIn a licentious manner, rowdily, overwhelmed by passion and without control of appetites (especially sexual appetites).lichenaceousBelonging to the Lichenaceae.lichenicidinA lantibiotic isolated from Bacillus licheniformislichenologicRelating to lichenology.lichenometry(archaeology, paleontology, geomorphology) A geomorphic method of geochronologic dating that uses lichen growth to determine the age of exposed rock.lichenophagyThe condition of being lichenophagouslichenoporidAny of the family Lichenoporidae of marine bryozoans.lichinaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Lichinaceae.lickometeredEquipped with a lickometerlickspittlesplural of lickspittlelicochalconeAny of a group of chalconoids, present in the roots of Glycyrrhiza, that show antimalarial propertiesliddicoatite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing aluminum, boron, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, lithium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.lienogastricRelating to the spleen and the stomach.lienophrenic(anatomy) Relating to the spleen and diaphragm; phrenicosplenic.lieutenantcyObsolete spelling of lieutenancy.lieutenantry(obsolete) lieutenancylifeboatsmanAlternative form of lifeboatman.lifechangingAlternative form of life-changing.lifeguardingThe occupation of a lifeguard.lifejacketedWearing a lifejacket.lifelessnessThe property of being lifeless, the lack of apparent animation.lifelikenessQuality of being lifelike.lifesomeness(obsolete) liveliness; sprightliness; gaietyligaturelesswithout ligatureslightbrained(dated) Synonym of light-headed (“thoughtless, frivolous”).lightfulness(rare) The quality of being lightful.lightheartedJoyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.lightkeepersplural of lightkeeperlightmapping(computer graphics) The use of lightmaps.lightningbugAlternative form of lightning buglightskinnedAlternative form of light-skinned.lightweightsplural of lightweightligninolysis(biochemistry) The enzymatic breakdown of ligninligninolyticRelating to ligninolysisligniperdousWood-destroyingligustrazinetetramethylpyrazineligustroside(organic chemistry) A glycoside present in olives and other fruitslikeablenessAlternative spelling of likableness.likerousnessObsolete form of lickerishness.liljeborgiid(zoology) Any amphipod in the family Liljeborgiidae.lilliputiansplural of lilliputianlillypilliesplural of lillypillylilopristone(pharmacology) An antiprogestin.limacologistOne who studies limacology.limblessnessThe state or condition of being limbless; lack of limbs.limitationalRelating to limitations.limitativelyIn a limitative manner.limnobiologyA branch of biology that deals with freshwater animals and freshwater plants.limnocyonineAny of the subfamily †Limnocyoninae of extinct mammals.limnodophyte(botany) HelophytelimnologicalOf or pertaining to limnology.limnologistsplural of limnologistlimnophilousLoving or having an affinity towards lakes.limonitationAlternative form of limonitization.linagliptineAlternative form of linagliptin.lincolnensisA bacterium of the species Streptomyces lincolnensis.lincosamidesplural of lincosamidelindackerite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.lindqvistite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal black mineral containing iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.lindyhoppingAlternative form of lindy-hopping.linearisableAlternative form of linearizable.linearithmic(computer science, of a procedure) Taking up to time proportional to n log(n) to run on inputs of size n.linearizable(mathematics) Able to be linearized.linebreedingA form of inbreeding that may encompass crosses between individuals and their descendants or two cousins, used to increase a particular animal's contribution to the population.linelessnessAbsence of lines.linendrapersplural of linendraperlineprintersplural of lineprinterlinestrength(physics) The intensity of a spectrum line.linguadental(phonetics) An utterance pronounced by the aid or use of the tongue and teeth.linguaflexid(dentistry) A stylid between the metastylid and metaconidlinguaphiliaThe love of language and words.linguidentalAlternative form of linguadental.linguinilikeResembling linguine.linguisticky(colloquial) Of, pertaining to, involved in, or interested in linguistics.linguobuccal(dentistry) Of or relating to the lingual and the buccal surfaces of a tooth.linguodentalAlternative spelling of linguo-dental.linguodistal(anatomy) Relating to the lingual and distal part of a toothlinguofacial(anatomy) Relating to the tongue and face.linguolabial(phonetics) articulated with the tongue and the upper lip.linklessnessAbsence of links.lintlessnessAbsence of lint.liopleurodonAny of the genus †Liopleurodon of large carnivorous marine plesiosaurs, apex predators of the Middle to Late Jurassic seas that covered Europe.liothyronine(pharmacology) A form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma.lipidization(biochemistry) reaction (typically of a polypeptide) with a lipidlipidoglycan(biochemistry) A polymer composed of lipid and sugar residueslipidologistA scientist involved in lipidology, the study of fats.lipidophilicHaving an affinity for lipidslipidostasis(metabolism) The maintenance of optimum levels of lipid (especially phospholipid) in the bodylipoaffinity(chemistry) affinity to lipidslipoaspirateThe material removed by lipoaspirationlipoatrophicOf or pertaining to lipoatrophy.lipoblastomaA type of subcutaneous benign fatty tumor.lipofectaminAlternative form of lipofectamine.liponecrosisFat necrosis, with associated calcification, especially in the breast.lipoparticleA viruslike particle, composed of a lipid bilayer, that is used to transport proteinslipoperoxide(organic chemistry) The peroxide of an unsaturated lipid, typically produced by lipoperoxidationlipopolyplexA polyplex containing lipidlipoproteinsplural of lipoproteinlipoproteomeA proteome of the lipoproteins of an organismliposarcomasplural of liposarcomaliposcelididAny of the family Liposcelididae of barklice.liposecretin(biochemistry) Any lipoprotein secretinliposurgical(surgery) Relating to liposurgery.lipoteichoicOf or pertaining to lipoteichoic acids or their derivativeslipoteichoidA complex of lipoteichoic acidlipotoxicity(pathology) The result of the accumulation of lipids in tissue other than adipose tissuelipotransferThe transfer of fat from one part of the body to anotherlipovitellin(biochemistry) A protein found in egg yolk and involved in lipid and metal storage.lipoxidation(organic chemistry) The oxidation or peroxidation of unsaturated lipids, especially when part of the ageing processlipoxidativeRelating to, or causing lipoxidationlipoxygenase(biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acidslipoxygenate(organic chemistry) To oxidize fat (especially polyunsaturated fats)lipsticklessWithout lipstick.liquefacientThat which serves to liquefy.liquefactionThe process of being, or state of having been, made liquid (from either a solid or a gas).liquefactiveThat causes or is associated with liquefaction.liquescentlyIn a liquescent manner.liquidatable(finance, of assets) capable of being liquidatedliquidationsplural of liquidationliquifactionAlternative form of liquefaction.lirellaeformAlternative form of lirelliform.liriodendrinAn antiarrhythmic lignan isolated from pittosporumliriodendronAny of several large North American trees, of the genus Liriodendron, that have tulip-like flowers; especially Liriodendron tulipifera, the tulip treelisencephalyAlternative spelling of lissencephaly.lishizhenite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.lisostaphineMisspelling of lysostaphin.listenership(linguistics) The act of paying attention to a conversation or speech; listening.listericidalbactericidal towards listerialistlessnessThe state of being listless; apathetic indifference; lethargy.listrophorid(zoology) Any mite in the family Listrophoridae.literalisticOf or pertaining to literalism or literalists.literalitiesplural of literalityliterarinessThe property of being literary, either being a work of literature or knowledgeable of literature.literatenessThe quality of being literate.literatesquehaving a literary quality; befitting literaturelithifactionSynonym of lithification (“the compaction and cementation of sediment into rock”).lithiosilane(uncountable, inorganic chemistry) The compound LiSiH₃lithobraking(astronautics, humorous) Deceleration of a falling object due to impact with the ground.lithocapture(astronautics, humorous) To perform lithocapture.lithocholate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lithocholic acidlithochromicAlternative form of lithochromatic.lithodynamicRelating to lithodynamics.lithofractorAlternative form of lithofracteur (“explosive compound”).lithogenesis(geology) The formation of sedimentary rock.lithogenetic(geology) Relating to lithogenesis.lithoglyphicSynonym of lithoglyptic.lithoglypticRelating to lithoglyptics.lithographedsimple past and past participle of lithographlithographerA person who makes lithographs, who does lithography.lithographic(printing) Related to the method of lithography.litholatrousstone-worshippinglithologicalOf or pertaining to lithologylithomorphic(of a soil) Dominated by rock.lithopaedionAlternative form of lithopedion.lithophagineAny mussel of the subfamily Lithophaginaelithophagous(zoology) Eating or swallowing stones or gravel, often as an aid to digestion.lithophilous(biology) That lives in stony or rocky environmentslithophytousArchaic form of lithophytic.lithornithid(zoology) Any extinct bird in the family Lithornithidae.lithospermicRelated to or derived from lithospermum.lithospermum(botany) Any plant of the genus Lithospermum.lithospheresplural of lithospherelithosphericOf or pertaining to the lithospherelithostatineMisspelling of lithostathine.lithotherapyA form of homeopathy that uses small quantities of mineralslithotomicalRelating to, or performed by, lithotomy.lithotripsic(surgery) of, or related to lithotripsylithotripter(surgery) A device used in lithotripsylithotriptic(medicine) Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys.lithotriptorAlternative spelling of lithotripter.lithotritiesplural of lithotritylithotritiseAlternative form of lithotritize.lithotritist(archaic) A lithotriptist.lithotritizeTo perform lithotrity.lithotrophicRelating to lithotrophs or to lithotrophylithotryptorAlternative spelling of lithotripter.lithromanticExperiencing romantic attraction without a need or desire for reciprocation.litigationalRelating to litigation.litigationer(rare) A litigator who conducts an excessive number of lawsuits.litostomatidAny ciliate of the class Litostomatealitterateursplural of litterateurlitterbasketA wastebasket.littlenessesplural of littlenesslituiticonic(malacology) Relating to, having the form of, or composed of, lituiticone(s).liturgicallyIn the manner of liturgy.liveablenessThe quality of being liveable.liverishnessQuality of being liverish.livestreamedsimple past and past participle of livestreamlivestreamerAlternative form of live streamer.livetrappingpresent participle and gerund of livetraplivewithableLivable with; that can be tolerated by others.lixisenatide(pharmacology) A glucogan-like peptidase agonist being investigated for the treatment of diabetes.loadsheddingAlternative form of load shedding.loansharkingpresent participle and gerund of loansharkloathfulness(rare) The condition of being loathful; reluctance.lobeliaceous(botany, dated) Of or pertaining to the former plant family Lobeliaceae (now subfamily Lobelioideae in family Campanulaceae), including the lobelia.lobophylliidAny stony coral of the family Lobophylliidaelobotomizingpresent participle and gerund of lobotomizelobsterscopeSynonym of flicker wheel (“kind of stage lighting”).lobsterwomanA female fisher for lobsters, Female equivalent of lobsterman.localisationAlternative spelling of localization.localizationThe act of localizing.localizatoryRelating to, or producing localizationlocatabilityThe condition of being locatablelocationallyIn terms of location.locksmitheryThe work of a locksmith.locksmithingThe science and art of making and defeating locks.locoablationlocal ablation (as a therapy)locoablativelocally ablative (as a therapy)locomobility(biology) The ability to locomote, or move one's body from one place to another.locomotilitySynonym of locomotivity.locomotivityThe power of moving from one place to another; motility.locomotorilyWith regards to locomotion; in terms of locomotion.locomutation(rare) Change of place; moving from place to place.locoregional(especially sciences, engineering) Being at the scale of, or having the scope of, local and regional.locundiosideA particular glycoside.lodginghouseAlternative form of lodging house.loganamnosis(formal, rare) An obsession with recalling a specific word that has been forgotten.loganberriesplural of loganberryloganiaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Loganiaceae.logarithmand(rare) The number for which one is obtaining a logarithm. Thus, if a = bᶜ, then c is the logarithm (base b) of a, and a is the logarithmand.logarithmicsThe use of logarithms.logarithmiseAlternative form of logarithmize.logarithmizeTo derive the logarithm of a number.logificationThe application of a logical framework to a conceptlogisticallyRegarding or using logistics.lognormalityThe quality of being lognormal.logocentrismThe analysis of literature, focusing on the words and grammar to the exclusion of context or literary merit.logodaedalusA wordsmith; one who uses language with cleverness and skill.logographemeA Chinese character or recognizable subunit of a character, such as a stroke or radical.logokophosisWord deafness.logomachicalOf or pertaining to logomachy.logomachistsplural of logomachistlogomaniacalObsessed with words.logometricalSynonym of logometric.logosophicalOf or pertaining to logosophy.logosyllabicOf or pertaining to logosyllables.lokiarchaealRelating to lokiarchaeonslokiarchaeonAny archaeon of the phylum LokiarchaeotalokundjosideA particular steroid glycoside.lolbertarian(US politics, Internet slang, derogatory) A libertarian.lollapaloosaAlternative form of lollapalooza.lollapalooza(informal) An outstanding, extreme, or outrageous example of its kind.lollerskates(Internet slang, dated) A fanciful variation of LOL (“laughing out loud”), often associated with an ASCII GIF of a stick figure rollerskating on the word "LOL".lollipoplikeResembling or characteristic of a lollipop.lollygaggingpresent participle and gerund of lollygaglomefloxacin(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.lomentaceous(botany) Of the nature of a loment; having fruits like loments.lomonosovite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing oxygen, phosphorus, silicon, sodium, and titanium.lonchocarpolAny of a group of organic compounds found in plants of genus Lonchocarpus.lonchodectidA pterosaur of the family Lonchodectidaelonchopterid(zoology) Any fly of the family Lonchopteridae.lonecreekite(mineralogy) An isometric-diploidal colorless mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.lonelyheartsplural of lonelyheartlonesomenessThe state of being lonesome.longboardingThe recreation or sport of surfing with a longboard.longheadedlyIn a longheaded manner.longibornane(organic chemistry) A sequiterpene derived by reduction of longiborneol. IUPAC name (1R,2S,7S,8S,9R)-2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0^(2,9)]undecanelongiborneol(organic chemistry) The tetracyclic sesquiterpenoid alcohol 2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo[5.4.0.0^(2,9)]undecan-8-ollongicaudate(zoology) Having a long tail.longilabrous(entomology) having long labrumlongilateralHaving long sideslongipalatalSynonym of dolichuranic.longipalpate(entomology) having long palpilongipennate(zoology) Having long wings or quillslongipennine(zoology, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the former order Longipennes, various long-winged birdslongipinnate(of an ichthyosaur) Having long, extended flippers.longirostersplural of longirosterlongirostral(zoology) long-billed.longitudinalRunning across a set direction of an object.longshoreman(US) A man employed to load and unload ships; any person thus employed.longshoremenplural of longshoremanlongsomenessThe quality of being longsome; lengthiness.longstandingAlternative form of long-standing.longwindedlyAlternative spelling of long-windedly.loniceroside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of glycosides isolated from plants of the genus Lonicera.loodheramaun(Ireland) A big, lazy man; a loafer.looplessnessAbsence of loops.loosefittingAlternative form of loose-fitting.loosestrifesplural of loosestrifelophocereine(organic chemistry) A toxic glycoside found in the cactus Lophocereus schottii.lophocoronid(zoology) Any moth in the family Lophocoronidae.lophocratianAny pterosaur of the genus LophocratialophogastridAny malacostracan crustacean of the order Lophogastridalophophorate(zoology) Having a lophophore.lophyohylineAny frog of the subfamily LophyohylinaelophyrotominA toxic oligopeptide present in sawflies of the genus LophyrotomalopsidednessThe state or property of being lopsided.loquaciouslyIn a loquacious manner.lordlessnessAbsence of a lord.lordoticallyIn a lordotic manner.loremistressA female loremaster.lormetazepam(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.lorpiprazole(pharmacology) An anxiolytic drug of the phenylpiperazine class.lorvotuzumab(pharmacology) An antibody used in some drugs.loserishnessThe quality of being loserish.losoxantroneAn anthrapyrazole antibiotic.losslessnessThe quality of being lossless.lotaustralin(biochemistry) A cyanogenic glucoside found in Lotus australis and other plants, structurally related to linamarin.loudspeakersplural of loudspeaker, especially a pair for a left and right channelloukoumasomeAn organelle that expresses tubulinloutrophorosAn Ancient Greek pottery vessel with elongated neck and two handles, used to hold water during marriage and funeral rituals.lovechildrenplural of lovechildlovelessnessThe state or condition of being loveless; lack of love.lovelornnessThe quality of being lovelorn.lovesicknessThe property or quality of being lovesick.lovesomenessQuality of being lovesome.lowheartedlyAlternative form of low-heartedly.loxodromicalSynonym of loxodromic.loxonematoid(zoology) Resembling or belonging to the genus †Loxonema of extinct gastropods.loyalisationNon-Oxford British spelling of loyalization.loyalizationThe process or result of loyalizing.lubberlinessQuality of being lubberly.lubiprostone(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A laxative drug C₂₀H₃₂F₂O₅ taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.lubricationsplural of lubricationlubriciouslyIn a lubricious manner.lubrifaction(obsolete) Lubrication.lucabindiite(mineralogy) A hexagonal mineral with the chemical formula (K,NH₄)As₄O₆(Cl,Br).lucentamycinAny of a group of cytotoxic derivatives of ethylideneproline isolated from the actinomycete Nocardiopsis lucentensisluciferously(archaic) In a luciferous manner.lucklessnessThe state or condition of being luckless.ludibundness(archaic, formal) The quality of being sportive or playful.ludificationDerision; mockery.ludificatory(obsolete) enjoyable; funlugubriositylugubriousnesslugubriouslyIn a lugubrious manner.lukewarmnessThe property of being lukewarm; ambivalence, weakness.luliconazole(pharmacology) An antifungal drug.lumafantrineMisspelling of lumefantrine.lumberjacketA lumberjack shirt.lumbersexual(slang, sometimes attributive) An urban man who affects a rugged, outdoorsy look, typified by plaid shirts and a full beard.lumbersomelyIn a lumbersome manner.lumbriciform(zoology) Resembling an earthworm; vermiform.lumbrokinase(biochemistry) A collective name for various fibrinolytic enzymes present in various earthworms, especially Lumbricus bimastus and Lumbricus rubellus.lumefantrineAn antimalarial drug having the chemical formula C₃₀H₃₂Cl₃NOlumenization(biology) The formation of lumenslumenographyMisspelling of luminography.lumicitabineThe antiviral drug [(2R,3R,4R,5R)-5-(4-amino-2-oxopyrimidin-1-yl)-2-(chloromethyl)-4-fluoro-3-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)oxolan-2-yl]methyl 2-methylpropanoateluminescence(physics) Any emission of light that cannot be attributed merely to the temperature of the emitting body.luminiferousProducing or transmitting light; luminous.luminography(photography) A form of photography that, instead of using a camera, exposes a photosensitive material to light that is modified by an intervening objectluminometricOf or pertaining to luminometry.luminositiesplural of luminosityluminousnessThe quality of being luminous.lumpectomiesplural of lumpectomylumplessnessAbsence of lumps.luncheonetteA small diner or restaurant that serves lunch.luncheonlessWithout luncheon.luncheonwareThe dishes used for serving a luncheon.lunglessnessAbsence of lungs.lungsickness(archaic, pathology) A contagious bovine pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma mycoides.lunulitiformBeing or having free-living zoaria that have cup-shaped forms.lusciousnessProperty of being luscious.lusinotropicAlternative form of lusitropic.lusotropicalOf or relating to the parts of the tropics that were formerly colonies of Portugal.luspatercept(pharmacology) A medication used for the treatment of anemia in beta thalassemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.lusterlesslyIn a lusterless manner.lustlessnessThe state or condition of being lustless; absence of lust.lustrationalOf or relating to lustration.lustrelesslyAlternative spelling of lusterlessly.lustrousnessProperty of being lustrous.luteofulvousOf an orange-tawny color.luteogenesisThe formation and development of the corpus luteumluteotrophicAlternative form of luteotropic.luteotrophinAlternative form of luteotropin.luteoxanthin(organic chemistry) A particular carotenoid.luxullianite(mineralogy) A kind of granite characterized by the presence of radiating groups of minute tourmaline crystals.luzonicoside(organic chemistry) Any of a number of steroid glycosides found in Echinaster luzonicus.lycaconitine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid obtained from the roots of Aconitum lycoctonum.lycanthropesplural of lycanthropelycanthropiaAlternative form of lycanthropy.lycanthropicOf or pertaining to lycanthropy.lychnoscopicOf or relating to lychnoscopes.lycopenaemiaAlternative form of lycopenemia.lycoricidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid, found in narcissus bulbs, that shows carcinostatic and antiviral propertieslycotetraose(biochemistry) A branched tetraose present in a tomato glycoalkaloidlydekkerinid(zoology) Any temnospondyl in the family Lydekkerinidae.lygodiaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Lygodiaceae.lymnocardiid(zoology) Any cockle in the family Lymnocardiidae, now considered to be the cardiid subfamily Lymnocardiinae.lymphadenoidResembling a lymphatic gland or lymphatic tissue.lymphadenoma(biology, medicine, modern sense) A benign tumor (neoplasm) of lymphatic tissue.lymphangioma(medicine) A benign tumour of the lymph vessel.lymphangiticRelating to lymphangitis.lymphangitis(pathology) Inflammation of the lymphatic channels, the result of infection at a site distal to the channel.lymphoblastsplural of lymphoblastlymphocysticHaving or relating to lymphocystis or to lymphocystslymphocystisA viral disease of fishlymphocytoidAlternative form of lymphocytic.lymphocytoma(pathology) A benign lymphoid hyperplasialymphodemousAffected by lymphodema.lymphogenousCharacterised by the production or spread of lymphocytes or lymphatic vesselslymphographyA medical imaging technique using a radiocontrast agent to visualize structures of the lymphatic system.lymphoimmune(physiology, immunology) Describing the lymphatic and immune systems and their interactionlymphologistOne who studies lymphology.lymphomatoidRelating to, or characteristic of lymphomatalymphomatousRelating to lymphomalymphomegalySynonym of lymphadenopathy.lymphopaeniaAlternative form of lymphopenia.lymphopaenicAlternative form of lymphopenic.lymphopheniaMisspelling of lymphopenia.lymphoplasmaThe clear fluid that is a lymph fraction free from erythrocyteslymphopoenicAlternative form of lymphopenic.lymphostasisAn obstruction to the normal flow of lymphlymphostatin(biochemistry) A toxic bacterial protein that inhibits mitogen-activated proliferationlymphotacticRelating to lymphotaxislymphotactinA particular small chemokinelymphotrophyNourishment of the tissues by lymph in parts devoid of blood vessels.lymphotropic(medicine) Associated with, or attracted towards, the lymph nodeslymphovenous(physiology) Relating to the lymph and venous systemslyngbyatoxinA blistering agent produced by Moorea producens (formerly Lyngbya majuscula) and possibly other cyanobacteria.lyoniresinol(biochemistry) A phenolic compound derived from the oak tree.lyophilisateAny material produced by lyophilizationlyophilisomeA biodegradable proteinaceous nanoscale capsule obtained by lyophilizationlyophilizateThe material formed by lyophilizationlyophilizingpresent participle and gerund of lyophilizelyopreservedsimple past and past participle of lyopreservelyoprotectorSynonym of lyoprotectant.lyothyronineMisspelling of liothyronine.lyricizationThe act or process of lyricizing.lyricologistA master of lyrics, particularly of freestyle rap lyrics.lysergamidesplural of lysergamidelysianassoid(zoology) Any crustacean of the family Lysianassidae.lysigenously(biology) By means of lysigeny.lysinylation(biochemistry) Reaction (typically of a phospholipid) with lysinelysogenicityThe property of being lysogenic.lysolecithin(organic chemistry) Any lysophospholipid derived from lecithin.lysomotropicMisspelling of lysosomotropic.lyssianassidMisspelling of lysianassid.lystrosaurid(zoology) Any therapsid in the family Lystrosauridae.lythranidine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in the plant Lythrum anceps.lyxofuranose(biochemistry) The furanose form of lyxoselyxopyranose(biochemistry) The pyranose form of lyxose

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