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labefactationAlternative form of labefaction.labellessnessAn absence of labels.labialisationAlternative spelling of labialization.labialization(phonology) A secondary articulatory feature of usually consonants that involves the contraction or rounding of the lips (labia) during pronunciation.labiatifloralSynonym of labiatiflorous.labioalveolar(phonetics) Involving the lip and the alveolar ridge.labiocervical(anatomy) Relating to the labia and cervix.labiodentallyIn a labiodental manner.labiodorsallyIn a labiodorsal mannerlabiogingivalRelating to the lip border and the gumline.labiomesiallyIn a labiomesial manner or directionlabiopalatineRelating to the lips and the palate.labiovelarize(phonetics) To become, or cause to become, labiovelar.laboratoryfulEnough to fill a laboratory.laboriousnessThe condition of being laborious.labriformidinA particular steroid glycoside.labyrinthallyIn a labyrinthal manner.labyrinthical(dated) labyrinthine; like or relating to a labyrinthlabyrinthitis(pathology) Inflammation of the labyrinth of the inner ear.labyrinthlikeResembling a labyrinthlabyrinthodon(paleontology) Alternative form of labyrinthodont.labyrinthosis(pathology) inflammation of the labyrinth of the earlabyrinthulidAny protist in the order Labyrinthulales (syn. Labyrinthulida), the slime nets, which produce a network of filaments or tubes inside of which the cells move and from which they obtain nutrients.lachanophobiaAn irrational fear of vegetables.lachrymogenicThat produces tears (crying)lachrymojugalrelating to, or connecting the tear duct and jugal bone in reptiles and some primitive fishlachryphagous(biology) That feeds on tearslackadaisicalShowing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.laconicalnessQuality of being laconical.lacrimogenous(rare) causing the production of tearslacrosstitute(slang, generally derogatory) A person who has sexual relations with one or usually multiple lacrosse player(s).lactamization(organic chemistry) The conversion of a lactone into a lactamlactationallyWith regard to lactationlactificationThe whitening of a black race.lactobacillarRelating to lactobacilluslactobacillic(organic chemistry) Related to lactobacillic acid and its derivativeslactobacillusAny of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acidlactococcosis(pathology) Any disease caused by infection with Lactococcus bacterialactocyclicinA cyclic bacteriocin present in bacteria of the genus Lactococcus.lactoferricinAny of a group of amphipathic, cationic peptides with antimicrobial and anticancer propertieslactofuchsineAlternative form of lactofuchsin.lactoglobulin(biochemistry) The globulin content of milklactoglycerolAn aqueous solution of lactic acid and glycerol that is used in cytologylactonisationAlternative spelling of lactonization.lactonization(organic chemistry) Reaction with, or conversion into a lactone.lactoproteinsplural of lactoproteinlactosylation(organic chemistry) Reaction with a lactosyl grouplactotetraose(biochemistry) A tetraose related to lactoselactucopicrin(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene lactone with sedative and analgesic effects, found in lactucarium.ladderizationThe process, or the result, of ladderizinglaetificationAn act or instance of laetificating.laevigatosideA particular steroid glycoside.laevorotationAlternative form of levorotation.laevorotatoryAlternative spelling of levorotatory.lagophthalmia(pathology, archaic) lagophthalmoslagophthalmicHaving or relating to lagophthalmia.lagophthalmos(pathology) A condition in which the eye doesn't fully shut during sleep.laherparepvecA genetically engineered oncolytic virus.lallapalootza(US, slang) Something very good of its kind.lambeosaurineAny crested hadrosaurid dinosaur of the subfamily Lambeosaurinae.lambrolizumabThe drug pembrolizumab.lambsquartersAlternative form of lamb's quarters.lamellibranchSynonym of bivalve.lamelliferousBearing, or formed of, lamellae, or thin layers, plates, or scales.lamellipedian(zoology) Any arthropod having flat exopod setaelamellipodialOf, pertaining to, or having lamellipodialamellipodium(biology) A cytoskeletal actin projection on the mobile edge of the cell.lamellopodiumMisspelling of lamellipodium.lamentabilityThe state or characteristic of being lamentable.lamentationalOf or relating to lamentation.laminarialeanOf or relating to the kelp of the order Laminariales.laminaribiose(biochemistry) A particular disaccharide used in agriculture and as an antiseptic.laminarizatorA kind of diffuser, used to laminarize air.laminectomiesplural of laminectomylaminiplantar(archaic, zoology) Having the tarsus covered behind with a horny sheath continuous on both sides, as in most songbirds.laminographicOf or pertaining to laminography.lampropeltineAny colubrid snake of the tribe LampropeltinilandgraveshipThe role or status of landgrave.landgraviatesplural of landgraviatelandlubberishSynonym of landlubberly.landogrozumabA human monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of muscular disorderslandomycinone(organic chemistry) Any of a group of tetracyclic phenolic quinones that are the aglycons of landomycinslandownershipThe state or position of landowner.landsmanshaftA mutual aid society or benefit society of Jewish immigrants from the same European town or region.landspreadingThe spreading of waste across land in order to reintroduce it into the environment.languagescapeA metaphorical landscape of language or languages.languishinglyIn a languishing manner.lanmuchangite(mineralogy) An isometric-diploidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and thallium.lanthiopeptinA peptide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces cinnamoneuslanthipeptide(biochemistry) Any peptide containing lanthioninelaparoscopiesplural of laparoscopylaparoscopistOne who carries out laparoscopy.lappaconitine(organic chemistry) An organic compound with analgesic effects, found in Aconitum species.larderhoarder(biology) An animal that larderhoardslariciresinol(biochemistry) A lignan, a type of phenylpropanoid, found in sesame seeds and Brassica vegetables.larotrectinibAn anticancer medication that functions as an inhibitor of tropomyosin kinase receptors.larpurlartismAn artistic movement associated with the slogan "art for art's sake".larvalizationConversion into a larvalarviposition(biology) The act or the result of larvipositinglaryngealized(linguistics, phonetics) Pronounced with or through constriction or other action of the larynx; creaky.laryngectomeeSomeone who has undergone laryngectomy.laryngeoscopeMisspelling of laryngoscope.laryngographyThe use of the laryngograph.laryngologistA person who studies or specializes in laryngology; a subspeciality of otorhinolaryngology.laryngoplasty(surgery) surgical repair of the larynxlaryngoplegia(medicine) Paralysis of the larynx.laryngorrhoea(pathology) An excessive secretion from a larynx; abnormal mucous discharge of a larynx.laryngoscopesplural of laryngoscopelaryngoscopicOf or pertaining to laryngoscopy.laryngotyphusSynonym of laryngotyphoid.laserporationporation by means of a laserlaserpunctureA pseudoscientific therapy, based on acupuncture, in which lasers are shone at acupoints.lasianthosideA particular steroid glycoside.lasiodiplodin(organic chemistry) The lactone (4S)-14-hydroxy-16-methoxy-4-methyl-3-oxabicyclo[10.4.0]hexadeca-1(12),13,15-trien-2-onelassitudinousCharacterized by lassitude.latericumbentlaterally recumbent (lying on its side)laterobasallyIn a laterobasal manner or directionlaterocranial(anatomy) At the side of the craniumlateroductionMovement (of a limb or eye) away from the midline.lateroflexionLateral flexion (bending to one side).lateroflexiveRelating to, or exhibiting lateroflexion.laterofrontal(anatomy) lateral and frontallaterolateral(anatomy) side-to-sidelaterolinguallateral and linguallateroplantar(anatomy) lateral and plantarlateropulsion(medicine) a tendency to tilt or move sideways involuntarilylaterosensorylateral sensorylaterotergite(zootomy) A lateral tergite of an insectlateroventral(anatomy) Both lateral and ventrallateroversion(pathology) The abnormal lateral displacement of a body part, especially of the uterus.latespinosideA particular steroid glycoside.latherabilityThe quality or degree of being latherable.latitudinallyWith regard to latitude.latticizationThe act, or the result of latticizinglaughablenessThe state or quality of being laughable; ludicrousness.laughingstockAlternative spelling of laughing stock.laughlessnessAbsence of laughter.laureateshipsplural of laureateshiplaurophyllous(of a plant) Having leaves like those of the bay laurel.laurotetanine(organic chemistry) A vasorelaxant compound found in Litsea cubeba (mountain pepper).laurustinusesplural of laurustinuslautenthalite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and sulfur.lavrentievite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing bromine, chlorine, mercury, and sulfur.lawlessnessesplural of lawlessnesslaymanizationThe process of laymanizing.leafleteeringThe printing and distribution of leaflets, especially as propaganda.leakproofnessThe quality of being leakproof.leatherjacketThe larva of certain crane flies.leathermakingThe manufacture of leather.leatherpersonA leatherman or leatherwoman.leathersellerA tradesman who sells leather.leatherworkerA person who makes things from leather.lecanoraceous(mycology) Belonging to the family Lecanoraceae of lichenized fungi.lecherousnessThe property of being lecherous.lecithotrophyA form of development in which the embryo receives no nutrition other than the yolk originally contained within its egg.lecithotropicMisspelling of lecithotrophic.lecitotrophicMisspelling of lecithotrophic.lectinologistOne who studies lectinology.lectisternium(historical) An ancient "feast of the gods", at which images of the gods were set on couches around a feast table.legalisationsplural of legalisationlegalizationsplural of legalizationlegendarinessThe quality of being legendary.legendizationThe process of legendizing.leghemoglobin(biochemistry) A hemoprotein found in the nitrogen-fixing root nodules of leguminous plants.legionellosisAny disease caused by Legionella bacteria, such as Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever.legislationalRelating to legislation.legislativelyBy legislation, by the method of enacting laws.legislatorial(archaic) Of or pertaining to a legislator or legislature.legitimationsplural of legitimationlegitimatisedsimple past and past participle of legitimatiselegitimatisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of legitimatiselegitimatizedsimple past and past participle of legitimatizelegitimatizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of legitimatizeleguminaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Leguminaceae.leiomyomatousRelating to or composed of leiomyomata.leishmaniasis(pathology) Any of several distinct forms of a disease caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.leishmanicideAny material that kills leishmania parasitesleishmaniosisSynonym of leishmaniasis.leishmanioticRelating to leishmaniosis.leisurelinessThe property of being leisurely.lejeuneaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Lejeuneaceae.leminoprazole(pharmacology) The benzimidazole drug 2-(1H-benzimidazol-2-ylsulfinylmethyl)-N-methyl-N-(2-methylpropyl)aniline.lemmatisation(computing, lexicography) The process of finding the lemma that corresponds to an inflected form of a word.lemmatizationAlternative spelling of lemmatisation.lemnothalamicRelating to the lemnothalamus.lenampicillinA prodrug of ampicillin.lengenbachite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing arsenic, copper, lead, silver, and sulfur.lentitudinousslow; sluggishlentogenicityThe condition of being lentogenicleontomorphic(rare) In the form of a lion.leopardsbanesplural of leopardsbanelepetodrillidMisspelling of lepetodrilid.lepidicrociteMisspelling of lepidocrocite.lepidocaryoid(botany) Belonging or relating to the palms of the subfamily Lepidocaryoideae.lepidocrocite(mineralogy) A hydrated iron oxide related to hematite.lepidodendridAny of an extinct genus (†Lepidodendron) or its close relatives of trees, related to the present-day club mosses.lepidophagousRelating to lepidophagylepidopteransplural of lepidopteranlepidopterismA form of dermatitis caused by irritating caterpillar or moth hairs coming into contact with the skin or mucosa.lepidopteristSomeone who studies lepidoptery; someone who studies butterflies and moths.lepidopterous(entomology, taxonomy) Relating to the Lepidoptera, the butterflies and moths.lepidosaurian(zoology) Any member of the Lepidosauria.lepidosirenid(ichthyology) Any fish in the family Lepidosirenidae of South American lungfishes.lepidoteuthid(zoology) Any squid in the family Lepidoteuthidae.lepodocrociteMisspelling of lepidocrocite.leprechauness(rare) A female leprechaun.leprechaunishResembling or characteristic of a leprechaun.leprechaunism(medical genetics) Synonym of Donohue syndrome.leptocephalic(zoology) Having a narrow skull, as certain flatfishes do.leptocephalusThe flat, transparent larva of an eel, originally thought to be a distinct species.leptochitonid(zoology) Any mollusk in the family Leptochitonidae.leptochlorite(mineralogy) A chlorite that contains mostly ferric iron rather than ferrous iron. Leptochlorites are typically richer in trivalent ions relative to silicon and divalent ions.leptocleidianAny plesiosauroid of the clade LeptocleidialeptodactilidAlternative form of leptodactylid.leptodactylid(zoology) Any frog of the family LeptodactylidaeleptognathiidAny malacostracan crustacean of the family Leptognathiidaeleptokurtosis(statistics) The property of having kurtosis greater than that of a normal distribution; equivalently, having positive excess kurtosis.leptokurtotic(statistics) Leptokurtic.leptomeninges(anatomy) The innermost layers of the meninges; the pia mater and the arachnoidleptomorphousSynonym of leptomorphic.leptonization(physics) The creation of leptons (in stars etc)leptophlebiid(entomology) Any mayfly in the family Leptophlebiidae.leptophyllous(botany) Having long, slender leavesleptospermone(organic chemistry) The sesquiterpenoid ketone 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-6-(3-methylbutanoyl)cyclohexane-1,3,5-trioneleptospiremia(pathology) The presence of leptospirae in the bloodleptospiremicRelating to leptospiremialeptospirosisAn acute, infectious, febrile disease of both humans and animals, caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira.leptospiroticOf or pertaining to leptospirosis.leptospiruria(pathology) The presence of leptospires in the urineleptospiruricRelating to bacteria of the genus Leptospira, or to leptospirurialercanidipine(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker of the dihydropyridine class.lernaeodiscid(zoology) Any member of the family Lernaeodiscidae, parasitic barnacles in the superorder Rhizocephala.lesbianically(rare) In the manner of a lesbian.lesbigaytrans(LGBTQ, informal) Of or relating to lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender/transsexual people or the LGBT community.lesploitationAlternative spelling of lezploitation.lessoniaceousBelonging to the family Lessoniaceae.lethargicallyIn a lethargic manner, without energy, tiredly.lethargicnessThe quality of being lethargic.lethargogenicInducing a state of lethargy.letterfounder(printing, historical) One who founds or casts letters or types.letterlockingThe securing of a letter without an envelope, by folding and cutting so that portions of the paper can be interlocked.lettermarkingpresent participle and gerund of lettermarkletterpressedPrinted by a letterpress.letterspacing(typography) The amount of space between adjacent text characters.leucazolitmin(chemistry) A particular fraction of litmus.leucinostatin(medicine) Any of a family of antimicrobial and antitumor antibiotics obtained from PaecilomycesleucoaraiosisAlternative spelling of leukoaraiosis.leucoblastoma(pathology) A white form of lymphatic leukaemialeucocianidolleucocyanidinleucocorticalAlternative form of leukocortical.leucocyanidin(organic chemistry) A particular leucoanthocyanidin compound.leucocythemia(oncology) A disease in which there is a vastly increased number of white blood cells in the blood.leucocythemicOf or relating to leucocythemia.leucocytouriaMisspelling of leukocyturia.leucocytozoan(zoology) Any of the genus Leucocytozoon of parasitic alveolates.leucocytozoidRelating to parasitic alveolates of the genus LeucocytozoonleucodepletedAlternative form of leukodepleted.leucodioriticRelating to or composed of leucodiorite.leucomalvidin(organic chemistry) A particular leucoanthocyanidin compound.leucopeonidin(organic chemistry) A particular leucoanthocyanidin compound.leucopheresis(medicine) leukapheresisleucoprotease(biochemistry) Alternative form of leukoprotease.leucosphenite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing barium, boron, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.leucotoxicityAlternative form of leukotoxicity.leucylalanine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl alanineleucylglycine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl glycineleucylleucine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl leucineleucylpeptide(organic chemistry) Any peptide in which one of the terminal amino acid residues is leucineleuenkephalin(biochemistry) An endogenous opioid peptide neurotransmitter found naturally in the brains of many animals, including humans; one of the two forms of enkephalin (the other being metenkephalin).leukaemogenicAlternative form of leukemogenic.leukapheresisA laboratory procedure where white blood cells are separated from a sample of blood.leukaphereticRelating to leukapheresis.leukemiavirusAlternative form of leukaemiavirus.leukoaraiosis(pathology) A rarefaction of the white matter in the brain.leukocorticalRelating to the white matter of the brainleukodepleteddepleted of leukocytesleukodystropyMisspelling of leukodystrophy.leukointegrin(biochemistry) An integrin associated with leukocytesleukomonocyteSynonym of monocyte.leukopheresisAlternative form of leukapheresis.leukophoresisLeukapheresis.leukoprotease(biochemistry) Any leukocyte proteaseleukotoxicity(immunology) The quality of being leukotoxic.leukotrienase(biochemistry) A membrane protein responsible for the formation of leukotrieneslevamfetaminelevoamphetaminelevcromakalimThe active metabolite of cromakalim.levelhandedlyAlternative form of level-handedly.levelheadedlyAlternative spelling of level-headedly.levetiracetam(pharmacology) An anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy.levetirazetamAlternative form of levetiracetam.leviteracetamMisspelling of levetiracetam.levlofexidineAn alpha-adrenergic agonist.levobetaxololA drug used to lower the pressure in the eye in treating conditions such as glaucoma.levocabastineA particular antihistamine drug, of chemical formula C26H29FN2O2, used for allergic conjunctivitis.levocarnitineThe biologically active form of carnitine.levomethadonethe active enantiomer of methadonelevonantradol(pharmacology) A synthetic cannabinoid analogue of dronabinol.levonogestrelMisspelling of levonorgestrel.levonordefrinA sympathomimetic amine used as a topical nasal decongestant and vasoconstrictor in dentistry.levoprotilineThe levorotatory form of oxaprotiline.levoscoliosisA form of scoliosis in which the spine curves to the leftlevosulpiride(pharmacology) A substituted benzamide antipsychotic.levothyroxine(pharmacology) The levorotatory isomer of thyroxine (trademark Levothyroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid) that is administered in the form of its sodium salt C₁₅H₁₀I₄NNaO₄ in the treatment of hypothyroidism.levotofisopamA benzodiazepine drug.lexicalisableAlternative spelling of lexicalizable.lexicalizableThat can be lexicalized.lexicogrammar(linguistics) The continuity between grammar and lexis.lexicographerOne who writes or compiles a dictionary.lexicographicLike a dictionary, relating to lexicography (the writing of a dictionary).lexicologicalpertaining to lexicologylexicologistsplural of lexicologistlexigraphicalMisspelling of lexicographical.lexiphanicismThe use of pretentious words or language.lezploitationThe exploitation of women in same-sex relationships and female-female sexual expression in the media, especially for the purpose of titillating heterosexual males.liberalmindedHaving a liberal opinion or stance.liberalphobia(rare) The fear or hatred of political liberals.liberaltarianAn adherent to liberaltarianism.liberatednessThe quality of being liberated.liberationismA belief in, or policy of, liberation.liberationistA person who works or advocates for liberation.librarianlikeResembling or characteristic of a librarian.librarianshipThe act of operating of a library; service as a librarianlibrettistics(music) The study of librettoslicarbazepine(pharmacology) An active metabolite of oxcarbazepine.lichenicolousLiving or growing on lichen.lichenisationAlternative spelling of lichenization.lichenivorousThat feeds on lichens.lichenization(lichenology) The process by which a fungus becomes a mycobiont of a lichen.lichenographyThe scientific description of lichenslichenologistAn expert in lichenology.lichenometricRelating to lichenometry.lichexanthone(organic chemistry) A yellow pigment found in some lichens.lickerishnessQuality of being lickerish.lickerousnessThe state, quality, or condition of being lickerous.liebenbergite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal yellow green mineral containing magnesium, nickel, oxygen, and silicon.lieutenantess(dated) A female lieutenant.lifeboathouseA boathouse for lifeboats.lifeguardsmanAlternative form of Life Guardsman.lifepreserver(nonstandard) Alternative form of life preserver (personal flotation device)lifestreaming(Internet) The keeping of a lifestream.ligamentocyteA fibroblast in a ligamentligamentouslyIn a ligamentous mannerlightfastnessThe quality or degree of being lightfast.lightfingeredAlternative form of light-fingeredlightfootedlyAlternative form of light-footedlylighthandedlyAlternative form of light-handedly.lightheadedlyAlternative form of light-headedly.lighthousemanThe keeper of a lighthouse.lightlessnessThe state or condition of being lightless; absence of light.lightmindedlyAlternative form of light-mindedly.lightninglikeResembling or characteristic of lightning.lightsomeness(archaic) The state or quality of being lightsome (luminous); luminosity; illumination, brightness.lignificationTurning to wood; the process of becoming ligneous.lignitiferousProducing or containing lignite; ligniticlignostilbene(organic chemistry) A stilbene that is a component of some ligninsliguliflorous(botany) Bearing only ligulate flowers.lilapsophobiaFear of tornadoes and hurricanes.limbachalcone(organic chemistry) Any of a family of chalcones isolated from Persicaria limbata (syn. Polygonum limbatum).liminocentricHaving an edge or border which is simultaneously a centre, or internal areas that are indistinguishable from boundary areas.limitarianism(ethics) The belief that there should be limits on how much money or other resources any individual owns.limitationistSupporting or believing in a certain limitation.limitlessnessThe property of being limitless: infiniteness, boundlessness.limnobiologicOf or related to limnobiology.limnocytherid(zoology) Any ostracod in the family Limnocytheridae.limnodynastid(zoology) Any frog in the family Limnodynastidae.limnoplankton(biology) The plankton of fresh waters, especially of lakeslimousinelikeResembling or characteristic of a limousine.linderanolide(organic chemistry) The butanolide (3Z,4S)-3-hexadecylidene-4-hydroxy-5-methylideneoxolan-2-onelinearisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of linearization.linearizationThe modification of a system such that its output is linearly dependent on its inputlingonberriesplural of lingonberrylinguacultureA culture with its associated language.linguatulosisA condition caused by the parasitic crustacean Linguatula serrata.linguipotence(rare) Linguistic expertise.linguistician(rare) A linguist.linguisticize(transitive) To make linguistic; to reduce to a question of linguistics.linguolateral(anatomy) lateral to the tonguelinguopalatalAlternative spelling of linguo-palatal.linguoversion(pathology) displacement of a tooth to a lingual positionlinkification(Internet, informal) The conversion of (something in a body of text) to one or more internal links or hyperlinks.linseywoolseyAlternative spelling of linsey-woolsey.lionheartedlyIn a lionhearted manner; courageously; bravely.liparoceratid(zoology) Any ammonite in the family Liparoceratidae.lipidogenesisThe biogenesis of lipidslipidomimetic(biochemistry) That mimics the action or structure of lipidslipoapoptosis(physiology) apoptosis caused by exposure to an excess of fatty acidslipoapoptoticRelating to lipoapoptosislipoaspiratedsimple past and past participle of lipoaspiratelipoautophagyautophagy of lipidslipocatabolic(biochemistry) Relating to the catabolism of lipidslipochondriumA vacuole, in the Golgi apparatus, in which lipids are storedlipoconjugate(biochemistry) lipid conjugatelipodipeptideA lipopeptide in which the peptide component is a dipeptidelipodistrophyMisspelling of lipodystrophy.lipodystrophy(pathology) A disorder characterized by abnormal or degenerative conditions of the body's adipose tissue.lipofectamine(biology) A common transfection reagentlipogrammaticOf the nature of a lipogram, i.e. omitting a letter; composed of words not having a certain letter or letters.lipogranuloma(pathology) A fatty granulomalipoinjection(cosmetic surgery) The injection of fat tissue obtained by liposuction.lipolactonase(biochemistry) Any lactonase that is active against lipoproteinslipoleiomyoma(pathology) A benign fatty neoplasm of smooth muscle (especially of the uterus)lipolyticallyBy means of lipolysislipomelanotic(medicine) Pertaining to deposits that include a combination of lipids and melanin.lipometabolicRelating to lipometabolismlipooxygenaseAlternative form of lipoxygenase.lipopathology(pathology) pathology that involves lipocyteslipopeptidase(biochemistry) Any peptidase that hydrolyses lipopeptideslipophilicity(uncountable, chemistry) The condition of being lipophiliclipophobicity(chemistry) the state or condition of being lipophobic.lipopolyamine(organic chemistry) Any polyamine that has one or more long aliphatic chainslipoprivation(biology) Reduction in lipid availability for cellslipoproteiniclipoproteinaceousliposarcomataplural of liposarcomaliposculptureA form of liposuction that uses ultrasound to first break up the fatliposidomycinAny of a group of nucleoside antibiotics produced by Escherichia coli.liposynthesis(biochemistry) The biosynthesis of lipidslipotransfectTo transfect by means of lipotransfectionliquefactionsplural of liquefactionliqueficationAlternative form of liquefaction.liquidability(finance) Ability to be liquidated.liquidizationThe action, or the result of liquidizingliquidogenousThat forms a liquid when in bulkliquificationAlternative form of liquefaction.liriodendronsplural of liriodendronlisencephalicAlternative form of lissencephalic.lissamphibianAny of the living amphibians of the subclass Lissamphibia, including the frog and salamander families.lissencephaly(anatomy, neurology) The condition of having a smooth appearance on the surface of the brain.lissotrichianSynonym of lissotrichous.lissotrichous(anthropology, rare) Straight-haired or smooth-haired; belonging to the lissotrichi.listenabilityA measure of the ease or pleasure in listening to something, such as music.listenershipsplural of listenershiplisterellosisSynonym of listeriosis.listeriocidalAlternative form of listericidal.listeriolysinAny hemolysin produced by a Listeria bacteriumlisteriophageA listeria bacteriophagelitchfielditeA rare coarse-grained, foliated igneous rock that is a variety of nepheline syenite.lithesomenessThe quality of being lithesome.lithification(geology) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.lithiophilite(mineralogy) A variety of triphylite that is a mixed phosphate of lithium and manganese.lithiophorite(mineralogy) A basic oxide of lithium, manganese and aluminium found in hydrothermal ore deposits and sedimentary manganese deposits, with the chemical formula (Al,Li)Mn⁴⁺O₂(OH)₂.lithiotantite(mineralogy)A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing lithium, niobium, oxygen, and tantalum.lithobiomorphAny centipede of the order Lithobiomorpha.lithochemical(geology, chemistry) Relating to the chemistry of rocks / stoneslithodialysis(medicine, dated) The fragmentation or solution of a calculus.lithodynamicsThe study of the processes that change the Earth's surface.lithofracteur(historical or obsolete) An explosive material composed mostly of nitroglycerine. It was made in Germany in the 19th century, used in the mining industry and has since become obsolete.lithogenicityThe condition of being lithogeniclithoglyptics(archaic) The art of cutting and engraving gems.lithographiesplural of lithographylithographingpresent participle and gerund of lithographlithographistA lithographer.lithographizeTo print using the technique of lithography.lithontriptic(medicine, dated) lithotripticlithontriptorAlternative form of lithotripter.lithospermate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of lithospermic acid.lithostathine(biochemistry) A protein that inhibits the formation of pancreatic stoneslithostrotianAny titanosaur of the taxon Lithostrotialithotectonic(geology) lithic and tectoniclithotripsiesplural of lithotripsylithotriptista surgeon who specializes in performing lithotripsylithozonationArrangement or distribution into lithozones.litigationistA person who engages in litigation, especially of a vexatious kind.litigiousnessProperty of being litigious, of tending to resort to legal means such as lawsuits.liturgistical(obsolete) of, or related to liturgistsliversidgeite(mineralogy) A mineral composed of a hydrated zinc phosphatelivestreamingThe act or practice of broadcasting an event live over the Internet.livingroomfulAlternative form of living-roomful.livingstonite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing antimony, mercury, and sulfur.loathsomeness(uncountable) The nature or property that gives rise to revulsion or inspires loathing.lobeglitazone(pharmacology) A particular thiazolidinedione antidiabetic drug.lobophorolide(organic chemistry) A cyclic polyketide lactone present in the brown alga LobophoralobsterpersonA person who fishes for lobster.lobulocentricCentered on a lobulelobulogenesis(anatomy) The creation and development of (mammary) lobuleslocalisationsplural of localisationlocalizationsplural of localizationlocationalityThe state of being locational.locomotiveman(rail transport) A driver of a locomotive.loculamentous(botany, rare) Full of loculaments, or little cells.loculicidallyIn a loculicidal manner.lodginghousesplural of lodginghouselogarithmancy(obsolete, rare) Divination using logarithms.logarithmetic(archaic) logarithmiclogarithmicalAlternative form of logarithmic.logarithmiclyMisspelling of logarithmically.logarithmisedsimple past and past participle of logarithmiselogiclessnessAbsence of logic.logismographyAn early form of double-entry bookkeepingloglikelihood(statistics) The likelihood of a model fitting a data set according to a logarithmic formula.logodaedalistOne skilled in logodaedaly, that is, the use of words or wordplay.logogrammaticOf or pertaining to logograms; logographic.logographicalAlternative form of logographic.logologicallyin a logological mannerlogophoricityThe condition of being logophoric.logotherapistA therapist who carries out logotherapy.lollypaloozer(US, slang) An outstanding example of its kind.lonchocarpane(organic chemistry) An isoflavane found in Lonchocarpus laxiflorus.lonelyheartedAlternative form of lonely-hearted.longanimouslyin a longanimous manner, displaying longanimity; forbearingly; patiently and in a restrained and self-controlled way.longiloquence(archaic) long-windednesslongirostrateLong-billed; longirostral.longirostrine(zoology) Having a long jaw or rostrum, especially of a crocodilianlongsufferingLong, patient endurance of insult, abuse or mistreatment; longanimitylongtitudinalMisspelling of longitudinal.lophophoratesplural of lophophoratelophosteiformAny fossil fish of the family Lophosteiformeslophotrichous(biology) (of bacteria) Having multiple flagella located at the same point, so that they can act in concert to drive the bacterium in a single direction.loranthaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Loranthaceae of showy mistletoes.lordokyphosis(pathology) Lordosis and kyphosis.lowerclassman(US) Synonym of underclassman.lowerclassmenplural of lowerclassmanlowmindednessAlternative form of low-mindedness.lubisprostoneAlternative form of lubiprostone.lubricationalRelating to lubrication.lubrification(rare) lubricationluciocephalid(zoology) Any gourami in the family Luciocephalidae, now considered to be the osphronemid subfamily Luciocephalinae.lucisporidianAny slime mold of the superorder LucisporidialucrativenessThe property of being lucrative.ludicrousnessThe state or quality of being ludicrous.ludodiversityDiversity of games, regarded as an aspect of cultural heritage.ludologicallyWith respect to ludology, in a ludological way.ludonarrativeThe intersection in a game of ludic elements and narrative elements.lumaflavanoneAny of a group of flavanones present in plants of the genus LumalumbalizationAlternative form of lumbarization.lumbarizationA spinal anomaly in which the first and second segments of the sacrum do not fuse, and consequently the lumbar spine appears to have six vertebrae or segments, not five, while the sacrum appears to have only four.lumberingnessThe quality of being lumbering; awkwardness, ponderousness.lumbosacrallyIn a lumbosacral manner or directionlumenogenesisThe production and development of a lumen.luminescentlyIn a luminescent manner.luminographicRelating to luminographyluminotherapySynonym of phototherapy.lumirhodopsin(organic chemistry) A pigment formed when rhodopsin is irradiated with light; it undergoes further degradation to retinal and opsinlumpectomized(medicine) Having a lump excised, usually in the breast.lunatomalaciaSynonym of Kienbock's disease.luncheonettesplural of luncheonettelunchlessnessAbsence of lunch.lunijianlaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.lupiwighteone8-prenylgenistein, a genistein prenylated derivative.lurbinectedinA particular drug used to inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer.lusutrombopag(pharmacology) A medication used to treat certain conditions that lead to thrombocytopenia.luteinisationAlternative form of luteinization.luteinization(physiology) The formation of the corpus luteum from a mature ovarian follicle.luteocobaltic(chemistry) Applied to certain cobalt compounds with a yellow colour.luxabendazoleAn anthelminthic drug.luxuriantnessThe state or quality of being luxuriant.luxuriousnessThe state or property of being luxurious, of being expensive or indulgently pleasant.lycanthropiesplural of lycanthropylycanthropist(archaic) Synonym of lycanthrope.lycanthropouslycanthropiclyencephalous(zoology, obsolete) Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the obsolete group Lyencephala; having the corpus callosum absent or rudimentary.lymphadectomy(surgery) Synonym of lymphadenectomy.lymphadenitis(biology, medicine) The inflammation or swelling of the lymph nodes, often a nonspecific sign of infection but also often benign and of obscure origin.lymphadenosis(pathology) Any disease of the lymph glandslymphadenoticOf or relating to lymphadenosis.lymphangeitisArchaic form of lymphangitis.lymphangiomasplural of lymphangiomalymphaticallyBy lymphatic means.lymphatrophicMisspelling of lymphotropic.lymphoblastic(US, cytology, immunology) Of or pertaining to a lymphoblast.lymphocentricCentred on the lymphatic systemlymphocytomicRelating to or composed of lymphocytoma.lymphocytosis(pathology) An increase in the number or proportion of lymphocytes in the blood.lymphocytoticRelating to lymphocytosis.lymphodeplete(medicine) To cause lymphodepletion.lymphogenesisThe production of lymphocytes and lymphlymphographicRelating to lymphography.lymphologicalRelating to lymphology.lymphomagenicRelating to lymphomagenesislymphomatosisMultiple lymphoma; the occurrence of deposits of lymphadenoid tissue generally, throughout the body.lymphomyeloidRelating to the lymphoid and myeloid systems, and their interactionslymphonodular(anatomy) Relating to lymph nodeslymphopoiesis(medicine) The development of lymphocytes and associated tissuelymphopoieticOf or pertaining to lymphopoiesislymphopoietin(biochemistry) A cytokine protein involved in T cell maturation.lymphoprotein(biochemistry) Any protein associated with the lymph systemlymphorepleteHaving the normal number of lymphocytes in the bloodlymphorrhagiaA flow of lymph from a ruptured lymphatic vessel.lymphosarcoma(pathology) A diffuse malignant lymphoma.lymphostromalRelating to lymph nodes and stromalymphotrophicMisspelling of lymphotropic.lymphotropismAssociation with, or attraction towards, the lymph nodeslyngbyatoxinsplural of lyngbyatoxinlyoprocessingprocessing by means of lyophilizationlyoprotectantA substance added to something undergoing lyophilization in order to prevent damage.lyoprotectiveSynonym of lyoprotectant.lysencephalicAlternative form of lissencephalic.lysinoalanine(biochemistry) An unusual and possibly harmful amino acid found in certain food products.lysiosquillid(zoology) Any mantis shrimp in the family Lysiosquillidae.lysogenicallyIn a lysogenic manner.lysophagosomeA vesicle formed by the fusion of a lysosome and a phagosomelysosomotrope(medicine) Any lysosomotropic drug
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