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labiatiflorous(botany, very rare) Having labiate flowers (as the snapdragon).labioclinationThe inclination of a tooth positioned more towards the lips.labiolaterallyIn a labiolateral manner or directionlabiolinguallyIn a labiolingual orientation.labiomaxillary(anatomy) Relating to the lip and the maxilla.labioplacementPositioning or placement of a tooth more towards the lips than normal.laboratorywareSynonym of labware.labouriousnessMisspelling of laboriousness.labradorescent(mineralogy) Having the striking iridescent appearance of some forms of labradorite: exhibiting labradorescence.labyrinthiformHaving the form of a labyrinth; intricate.labyrinthinelyIn a labyrinthine manner.labyrinthodont(zoology) Having teeth with a labyrinthine (maze-like) internal structurelabyrinthuleanAny protist of the class LabyrinthulealachrymosenessThe quality of being lachrymose.lacklusternessThe quality of being lackluster.lacklustrenessAlternative form of lacklusterness.lackwittednessThe quality of being lackwitted.lacrimomimeticartificial tears (typically, in cinematography)lactimidomycinA particular glutarimide antibioticlactobacillaryRelating to the lactobacillilactobacteriumAny bacterium of the order LactobacillaleslactoferrampinAn antimicrobial peptide related to lactoferrinlactogenicallyIn a lactogenic mannerlactoglobulinsplural of lactoglobulinlactoglutamateA solution of lactate and glutamate that is used to stabilize biological material when freeze-driedlactoglyceride(organic chemistry) Any glyceride (glycerol ester) of lactic acidlactoridaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Lactoridaceae.lactucaxanthin(organic chemistry) A hydroxylated carotenoid found in plants of the genus Lactuca.laeliocattleya(botany) Any plant of the genus Laeliocattleya.laeotropicallyIn a laeotropic manerlaevoelevation(medicine) eye movement up and to the leftlagerstroemine(organic chemistry) An alkaloid found in Lagerstroemia indica.lamellibrachidAny tube worm of the genus Lamellibrachialamellibranchsplural of lamellibranchlamellirostral(zoology) Having a lamellate bill.lamellogenesisThe formation of lamellaelamentablenessThe state or characteristic of being lamentable.laminapophysisA structure, composed of the metapophysis and anapophysis, approximately midway between the diarthrum and zygarthrum of some mammalslaminariaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Laminariaceae.laminaritriose(biochemistry) An isomer of glucotrioselaminarizationThe act of laminarizinglaminectomised(surgery) Having had a laminectomylaminectomizedAlternative form of laminectomised.lamprophyllite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing barium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, strontium, and titanium.landholdershipThe state of being a landholder.landlockednessThe quality of being landlocked.languorousnessThe quality of being languorous.lankesterellid(zoology) Any member of the Lankesterellidae.lanthanosuchid(zoology) Any member of the Lanthanosuchidae, an extinct family of procolophonomorph parareptiles.lapidificationThe act or process of lapidifying; fossilization; petrifaction, turning to stonelargeheartedlyIn a largehearted manner.laryngectomize(transitive) To perform a laryngectomy upon.laryngographicRelating to laryngography.laryngologicalOf or pertaining to laryngology.laryngomalaciaA condition in which the soft, immature cartilage of the upper larynx collapses inward during inhalation, causing airway obstruction.laryngopharynx(anatomy) The part of the pharynx below and behind the larynxlaryngorrhagia(pathology) laryngeal haemorrhagelaryngoscopistSomeone who performs a laryngoscopy.laryngospasticOf or pertaining to laryngospasm.laryngotyphoid(medicine) Typhoid fever with marked laryngeal complications.lasciviousnessThe characteristic or state of being lascivious.lasiojasmonate(organic chemistry) Any of a group of jasmonic acid esters that are fungal phytotoxinslateralisationAlternative spelling of lateralization.lateralizationLocalization of a function, such as speech, to the right or left side of the brain.lateroanterior(anatomy) lateral and anteriorlaterocaudallyIn a laterocaudal manner.lateroccipitalAlternative form of laterooccipital.laterocervical(anatomy) lateral and cervicallaterodistallyIn a laterodistal manner or directionlaterodorsallyIn a laterodorsal directionlaterofixationlateral fixation (of a body part)lateroinferior(anatomy) lateral and inferiorlateromediallyIn a lateromedial directionlateropalmarlyIn a lateropalmar manner or directionlateroparietal(anatomy) lateral and parietallateropronotumlateral pronotumlateroproximalBoth lateral and proximallaterosphenoidA lateral form of sphenoid bone that is an ossified cartilage in the braincase of crocodilians and birdslaterosporulinA bacteriocin present in the bacterium Brevibacillus laterosporuslaterosuperior(anatomy) lateral and superiorlaterotemporal(anatomy) Relating to the lateral part of the temporal region of the skulllatitudinarianNot restrained; not confined by precise limits.laughingstocksplural of laughingstocklaughingthrushAny of a number of species of tropical birds in the family Leiothrichidae, found mainly in Asia.launderabilityThe quality or degree of being launderable.laurinaldehyde(organic chemistry) Synonym of dodecanal.lawsonbauerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.leaderlessnessThe state or condition of being leaderless.learnification(education, derogatory) The shift in discourses around and understandings of education to focus entirely or almost entirely on learning.leathercrafterOne who crafts articles from leather; a leatherworker.leatherjacketsplural of leatherjacketleatherworkingThe manufacture of articles from leather.lechatelierite(geology) A type of natural or artificial glass formed by the sudden melting of silica sand or sandstone by extreme heat (for instance, from a lightning strike, impact event, or nuclear explosion), followed by rapid cooling.lecithotrophicThat feeds on egg yolkslectinologicalRelating to lectinology.lecythidaceous(botany) Of or relating to the family Lecythidaceae, that includes the Brazil nuts.leeuwendaalder(historical) A silver coin minted from 1575 by the rebelling Dutch provinces and subsequently the Dutch Republic with a nominal value varying between 32 and 42 stivers, also used for trade in the American colonies and the Levant, in use until the 18th century.lefthandednessAlternative form of left-handedness.legalisticallyIn a legalistic manner; in a manner promoting legalism.legerdemainistA person who practices or performs sleight of hand.leghaemoglobinAlternative form of leghemoglobin.legislatorshipThe office or position of a legislator.legitimatenessThe quality of being legitimate.legitimatisingpresent participle and gerund of legitimatiselegitimisation(British) Alternative spelling of legitimization.legitimizationThe process of legitimizing, of making legitimate and/or legal.leiomyomatosis(pathology) The presence of leiomyomata in the body.leiomyomectomy(surgery) Surgical resection of a leiomyoma, usually in the uterus.leiomyosarcoma(pathology) A cancerous tumor of smooth muscle.leishmanicidalThat kills leishmania parasites.leishmanicidicAlternative form of leishmanicidal.leishmanolysin(biochemistry) An endopeptidase present in some trypanosomes of the genus Leishmania.leishmanolyticThat destroys (breaks up) leishmaniaslengthlessnessAbsence of length.lennilenapeite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing aluminum, barium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and zinc.lepidodendroid(paleontology) Belonging to Lepidodendron.lepidogalaxiidAny fish of the family Lepidogalaxiidae from AustralialepidotrichialRelating to lepidotrichialepidotrichiumAny of the elongated jointed rays in the pectoral fins of osteichthyan fishlepidoziaceous(botany) Belonging to the Lepidoziaceae.lepisosteiformAny gar (fish) of the order LepisosteiformesleporipoxvirusAny of the genus Leporipoxvirus of viruses, in the family Poxviridae, associated with myxomatosis in lagomorphs.lepospondylous(zoology) Of or related to lepospondyls.leptasterosideA particular steroid glycoside.leptocephalousRelating to a leptocephalusleptocystidium(mycology) A cystidia on the subhymenium which has smooth, thin walls and no visible contents.leptodactyline(organic chemistry) The quaternary ammonium zwitterion 3-[2-(trimethylazaniumyl)ethyl]phenolate present in the skin of amphibians of the genus Leptodactylus.leptodactylousHaving fine, slender toes or fingers.leptomeningeal(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the leptomeningesleptomeningialMisspelling of leptomeningeal.leptospiraemiaAlternative form of leptospiremia.leptospiraemicAlternative form of leptospiremic.leptotyphlopid(zoology) Any snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae.lesbianisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of lesbianization.lesbianizationThe act, process or result of lesbianizing.letterlessnessAbsence of letters.leucobryaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Leucobryaceae.leucocythaemiaAlternative form of leucocythemia.leucocythaemicAlternative form of leucocythemic.leucocytogenicRelating to leucocytogenesisleucocytometryThe measurement of white blood cells in bloodleucocytopeniaMisspelling of leukocytopenia.leucodepletionAlternative form of leukodepletion.leucodystrophyAlternative form of leukodystrophy.leucophlegmacy(medicine, archaic) A dropsical habit of body, or the commencement of anasarca; paleness with oily sweating.leucophosphite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, phosphorus, and potassium.leucoreductionAlternative form of leukoreduction.leucylarginine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl arginineleukemogenesis(pathology) The induction and development of leukemia in bone marrow.leukocytopenia(medicine) Leukopenia.leukodepletiondepletion of leukocytesleukodystrophy(medicine) Any of a group of disorders characterized by progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain, caused by imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath that acts as an insulator around nerve fibres.leukomelanosisSynonym of hypopigmentation.leukoreductionThe removal of white blood cells (or leukocytes) from the blood.leukotoxigenictoxicogenic to leukocyteslevocardiogramAlternative form of laevocardiogram.levocetirizine(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A third-generation nonsedative antihistamine.levomethorphan(pharmacology) A particular narcotic painkiller.levonorgestrel(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives.levosalbutamol(pharmacology) A bronchodilator used to treat asthma and COPD.lexicalisationAlternative spelling of lexicalization.lexicalizationThe act or process of lexicalizing.lexicographersplural of lexicographerlexicographeseSynonym of dictionaryese (“the style of language used in dictionary definitions”).lexicographist(chiefly archaic) A student specialising in the discipline of lexicography; lexicographer.lexicometricalRelating to lexicometry.lexiconophiliaThe love of dictionaries and other books of words.lexicosemanticRelating to lexicosemantics.lexiphanicallyIn a manner characterized by lexiphanicism.lezsploitationAlternative form of lezploitation.liberalisationNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of liberalization.liberalizationThe process or act of making more liberal.liberationistsplural of liberationistlibertarianish(informal) Somewhat libertarian.libertarianism(philosophy) The doctrine of free will, as opposed to necessitarianism.libertarianize(transitive) To make libertarian.libertopianism(US, politics, derogatory) Libertarianism, viewed as untenable or hopelessly idealistic.libidinousnesslechery, lustfulness, the state of being libidinouslibrarianshipsplural of librarianshiplicentiateshipThe role or status of licentiate.licentiousnessThe property of being licentious.lichenographerOne who studies lichenography.lichenographicOf or relating to lichenography.lichenologicalof or pertaining to lichenologylichenophagousThat feeds on lichenlichnoxanthine(archaic) A yellow pigment in lichens.lifechanginglyAlternative form of life-changingly.lifepreserversplural of lifepreserverligamentotaxis(surgery) The application of continuous force in order to bring parts of a fracture together and thus promote healinglightheartedlyIn a lighthearted manner, cheerfully, with joy.lighthouselikeResembling or characteristic of a lighthouse.lightningproofResistant to lightning.lignocellulase(biochemistry) An enzyme that hydrolyses lignocelluloselignocellulose(biochemistry) The combination of lignin and cellulose in the structural cells of woody plants.lignosulfonateAny sulfonated derivative of a ligninligulelessnessAbsence of a ligule.likemindednessAlternative spelling of like-mindedness.lilliputianismThe quality or tendency of being very small.lilliputianize(transitive) To make small or petty.limnantheosideA particular steroid glycoside.limnobiologistOne who studies limnobiology.limnologicallyIn terms of or by means of limnology.limonitization(geology) The conversion of ferrous rocks into limonite by weatheringlinderniaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the family Linderniaceae of flowering plants.lindholmemydidAny extinct turtle of the family Lindholmemydidaelinearifolious(biology) having linear leaveslinearizationsplural of linearizationlinebroadening(physics) The broadening of a spectral line.linguaculturalRelating to language and the ways it is used in culture.lingualizationThe act of representing something as a text in some language.linguatuliasisAlternative form of linguatulosis.linguisticallyIn the manner of linguistics.linguisticiansplural of linguisticianlinguliformeanAlternative form of linguliform.linguocervical(anatomy) Relating to the tongue and neck.linguocultural(rare) Of or pertaining to both language and culture.linguodistallyIn a linguodistal manner or directionlinguogingival(anatomy) Relating to the tongue and gums.linguolabiallyIn a linguolabial mannerlinseywoolseysplural of linseywoolseylipodistrophicMisspelling of lipodystrophic.lipodystrophicOf or pertaining to lipodystrophy.lipofibroblast(biology) A fibroblast containing lipidlipofuscinosesplural of lipofuscinosislipofuscinosisAny of a family of neurodegenerative disorders resulting from excessive accumulation of lipofuscin in the body's tissues.lipogrammatismlipogrammatic writinglipogrammatistOne who makes a lipogram.lipohyalinosis(pathology) A disease that affects the small arteries, arterioles or capillaries in the brainlipoinitiation(biochemistry) The introduction of a lipid chain into a polypeptide (by lipidization)lipoinitiatory(biochemistry) Relating to lipoinitiationlipointoxicate(biochemistry) To disturb the biochemistry of a cell by the accumulation of saturated phospholipids.lipomembranous(medicine) Of a type of fat necrosis, characterised by pseudocystic cavities lined by a crenulated hyaline membrane.lipometabolism(biochemistry) The metabolism of fats and other lipidsliponucleoside(organic chemistry) Any of a group of fatty acid derivatives of nucleosides, many of which are antibioticslipoprotectionThe protective action (on the heart) of certain lipidslipoproteinase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a lipoprotein to form a lipid and a proteinlipoproteomicsThe proteomics of lipoproteinsliporegulation(biochemistry) The biochemical regulation of fat metabolism and storage (in animals)liporegulatoryRelating to liporegulationliposaccharide(organic chemistry) A lipid conjugated with a sugar, but especially a Synonym of lipopolysaccharide.liposolubilityThe condition (or extent) of being liposolublelipothrixvirusAny virus of the family LipothrixviridaelipotransplantSynonym of lipotransfer.lipotripeptideA lipopeptide derived from a tripeptidelipotropicallyIn a lipotropic manner.lipoxygenation(organic chemistry) The process, or the result of lipoxygenatingliquefiabilityThe quality of being liquefiable.liquidationism(politics, Marxism) In Marxist theory, the ideological liquidation (negation) of the revolutionary party program or the hierarchical leadership by party members.liquidationistA proponent of liquidationism.liquiritigenin(organic chemistry) A flavanone found in a variety of plants including liquorice.lissencephalicAfflicted with, or relating to, lissencephalylissoclinamide(organic chemistry) A cytotoxic cyclopeptide, having 21 amino acid residues, isolated from an ascidian of the genus Lissoclinum.lissosphincterThe part of a sphincter composed of smooth muscleliteralisationAlternative form of literalization.literalizationThe act or process of literalizing.literaturology(uncommon) The scholarly or scientific study of literature.lithoautotroph(biology) A microbe that takes energy from reduced compounds of minerals.lithochemistryThe chemistry of rocks or stones.lithochromaticPertaining to chromatic lithography (the production of lithographs that support color through the application of oil colors on stone).lithographicalOf or pertaining to lithography.lithologicallyFrom a lithological point of view, regarding lithologylithonthrypticAlternative form of lithontriptic.lithontriptistAlternative form of lithotriptist.lithothamnioidAny of the genus Lithothamnion of red algae.lithotripsicalSynonym of lithotripsic.litterlessnessAbsence of litter (refuse).littorinimorphAny snail of the order LittorinimorphaliturgiologistOne versed in liturgiology.livingstoneiteAlternative form of livingstonite (“a mineral”).lobotomisationAlternative spelling of lobotomization.lobotomizationPerforming a lobotomy, the act of lobotomizing.lobularizationThe formation and development of lobuleslobuloalveolar(anatomy) Pertaining to the lobules and alveoli of mammary tissuelocalizabilityThe condition of being localizablelocalizationalRelating to localization.locomotivenessAlternative form of locomotivity.locoregionallyIn a locoregional manner.locotrophozoanMisspelling of lophotrochozoan.loessificationThe process by which non-loess ground becomes loess ground; the process of loess deposit formation; the transformation of a silty deposit into loess.logicalizationThe process of logicalizing.logocentricityThe quality of being logocentric.logometricallyIn a logometric manner.logorrheicallyIn logorrheic fashion.longheadednessThe quality of being longheaded.longicaudosideA particular steroid glycoside.longitudinallyAlong lines of longitude, in the direction from pole to pole, meridianally.longmindednessThe state, quality, or condition of being longminded; patience; longsuffering.longshorewomanA woman employed to load and unload ships; a female longshoreman.longwindednessAlternative spelling of long-windedness.loonytarianism(US, politics, derogatory) Libertarianism, viewed as untenable or absurd.loquaciousnessThe state or property of being loquacious.loquatiousnessMisspelling of loquaciousness.lordoscoliosis(medicine) Concurrent lordosis and scoliosis.lotharmeyerite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.lourenswalsite(mineralogy) A hexagonal mineral containing aluminum, barium, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, silicon, and titanium.lovingkindness(uncountable) Kindness or mercy which is based on, or arises from, love; (countable) an act of such kindness or mercy.lowdimensional(mathematics) Having or involving four or fewer dimensionslowheartednessAlternative form of low-heartedness.loxodromicallyIn a loxodromic fashion.lubriciousnessslipperinessluciferousnessThe quality of being luciferous.ludicroseriousHaving both ludicrous and serious qualities; seriocomic.ludomusicalityThe way in which music is played and composed in the context of games, musicality specifically in game or video game music, or the relationship between play and music.ludomusicologyThe scientific study of video game music.lugubriousnessThe property of being lugubrious.lumberjacketedAlternative form of lumber-jacketed.lumbersomenessThe quality of being lumbersome.lumboabdominal(anatomy) related to both lumbar and abdominal regionslumbovertebral(anatomy) related to lumbar vertebraelumicalciferol(biochemistry) A photoisomer produced by the excessive irradiation of ergosterol, lumisterol, or vitamin D.luminometricalAlternative form of luminometric.lunotriquetral(anatomy) Relating to the lunate and triquetrum.luseogliflozin(pharmacology) The thioglycoside 1,5-anhydro-1-(5-(4-ethoxybenzyl)-2-methoxy-4-methylphenyl)-1-thioglucitol that is used to treat diabeteslusitanizationThe act or process of making Portuguese or more Portuguese-like.lusterlessnessAbsence of luster.lustrelessnessAbsence of lustre.lycopenodermiaAn excess of lycopene in the blood, causing discolouration of the skin.lycoperdaceous(mycology, relational, dated) Of or relating to the Lycoperdaceae, now subsumed into Agaricaceae.lycoperdonosisA respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of spores from mature puffballs.lycopodiaceousOf or relating to the family Lycopodiaceae of club mosses.lycopodiophyte(botany) Any plant (such as the club mosses) that is a member of the division LycopodiophytalymphangiogramA diagnostic image produced by lymphangiography.lymphapheresisAlternative form of lymphocytapheresis.lymphatogenous(pathology, of a cancer) That spreads to the lymph glandslymphedematousRelating to lymphedema.lymphoablationSevere lymphosuppressionlymphoablativeRelating to lymphoablationlymphoblastoidOf, pertaining to, resembling or containing lymphoblastslymphoblastoma(pathology) A blastoma of the lymph nodeslymphogenouslyIn a lymphogenous mannerlymphoglandula(anatomy, immunology) Synonym of lymph node.lymphoinvasion(pathology) invasion (spread of a disease etc) to lymphatic tissuelymphomonocyteA cell thought to have characteristics of both lymphocytes and monocyteslymphotoxicityThe condition of being lymphotoxiclymphovascular(anatomy) Relating to lymph vessels.lyophilisationAlternative spelling of lyophilization.lyophilizationSynonym of freeze-drying.lysiosquilloid(zoology) Any mantis shrimp in the superfamily LysiosquilloidealysogenisationAlternative form of lysogenization.lysogenizationConversion into a lysogenic formlysosomatropicMisspelling of lysosomotropic.lysosomotropic(medicine) Of a drug, able to penetrate the lysosomes of particular types of celllysozomotropicMisspelling of lysosomotropic.lyxohexosamineA hexosamine that is a lyxose.lyxopyranoside(organic chemistry) Any glycoside derived from lyxopyranose
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