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labidostommatidAny acariform mite of the family LabidostommatidaelabradorescenceA form of iridescence or reflectance, seen in labradorite feldspar and spectrolite, arising from submicroscopical planes orientated in one or more directions.labradorizationSynonym of labradorescence.labyrinthectomysurgical removal of the labyrinth(s) of the inner earlabyrinthicallyIn a labyrinthic or mazy fashion; with twistings or confusion.labyrinthopathy(pathology) Any disease of the labyrinth of the earlackadaisicallyIn a lackadaisical manner; without enthusiasm or interest; perfunctorily.lactiferousnessThe quality of being lactiferous.lactobacillemia(pathology) The presence of lactobacilli in the bloodlactoperoxidaseA peroxidase found in, e.g., milk and saliva.lactoquinomycin(organic chemistry) A particular quinoid antibiotic that has anticancer propertieslactovegetarianA person whose diet excludes meat and eggs, but includes dairy products.laeviuscolosideA particular steroid glycoside.laevocardiogramA cardiogram of the left side of the heartlaevodepression(medicine) eye movement down and to the leftlaminaribioside(biochemistry) Any glycoside of laminaribioselanthanosuchoidAny extinct parareptile of the superfamily †Lanthanosuchoidealaparoendoscopylaparoscopic endoscopylaryngectomizedsimple past and past participle of laryngectomizelaryngemphraxis(medicine) The closure or obstruction of the larynx.laryngoscopicalOf or pertaining to laryngoscopy.laryngostenosisnarrowing of the larynxlaryngostenoticRelating to laryngostenosislaryngotracheal(anatomy) Pertaining to both larynx and trachea.latensificationThe uniform pre-exposure of a photographic film.lateralizationsplural of lateralizationlaterolinguallyIn a laterolingual manner or directionlaterooccipital(anatomy) lateral and occipitallateroposterior(anatomy) lateral and posteriorlateropterygiumA lateral pterygium.laterorostrallyIn a laterorostral manner.lateroventrallyIn a lateroventral directionlathosterolosis(pathology) A rare inborn error of sterol biosynthesis characterised by facial dysmorphism and other congenital anomalieslatinoamericanoA Latin American.latitudinariansplural of latitudinarianlaurasiatherian(zoology) Any member of the Laurasiatheria.leathercraftingcraftsmanship in leather; leatherworkinglecanodiaspidid(zoology) Any scale insect in the family Lecanodiaspididae.lecithodendriidAny trematode of the family LecithodendriidaelectinochemicalRelating to chemical properties of lectinslectostratotype(geology) A stratotype used to describe a stratigraphic unit that does not already have a sufficient holostratotype.legalitarianismThe use of legislation as a means of bring about equality.legislatoriallyIn a legislatorial manner.legislatorshipsplural of legislatorshipleiomyoblastomaSynonym of leiomyoma.leishmanistaticThat halts the growth of Leishmania protozoansleishmanizationThe (deliberate) introduction of leishmaniasisleisurelessnessAbsence of leisure.lentiretroviralRelated to the lentiretroviruseslentiretrovirusSynonym of lentivirus.lepidopterology(biology, zoology, entomology) The scientific study of butterflies and moths (the Lepidoptera).lepralielliform(zoology) Having the form of a bryozoan of the superfamily Lepralielloidea.leprechaunesqueOf, like, or proclivous to befit a leprechaun; small; mischievous; lucky.leprechaunology(rare) The study of leprechauns.leptoceratopsidAny dinosaur of the family Leptoceratopsidaeleptomeningitis(pathology) inflammation of the leptomeningesleptoproduction(physics) The production of leptons, especially by the interaction of other particlesleptosporangium(botany) A sporangium formed from a single epidermal cell.leuchtenbergite(mineralogy) A variety of clinochlore that contains little or no iron.leucoagglutinin(biochemistry) An antigenic glycoprotein that causes agglutination of white blood cellsleucoderivativeA colorless derivative of a substance which normally produces a color or dye.leucodystrophicAlternative form of leukodystrophic.leucoemeraldineA white or colourless form of emeraldineleucofiltrationAlternative form of leukofiltration.leucophlegmatic(medicine, archaic) Having an oedemic habit of body, with a white bloated skin.leucophoenicite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.leucosulfakininA sulfated myotropic insect neuropeptide related to gastrin and cholecystokininleucoxenisation(British spelling) Alternative spelling of leucoxenization.leucylaspartate(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl aspartateleucylglutamate(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl glutamateleucylhistidine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl histidineleucylthreonine(organic chemistry) The dipeptide leucyl threonineleukaemogenesisThe development of leukaemialeukemogenicity(uncountable) The condition of being leukemogenic.leukoagglutininAlternative form of leucoagglutinin.leukoattractant(biology) A leukocyte attractantleukocytoclasiaThe widespread destruction of leukocytesleukocytopaeniaAlternative form of leukocytopenia.leukocytotropicThat is associated with leukocytesleukoderivativeAlternative form of leucoderivative.leukodopachromeAlternative form of leucodopachrome.leukodystrophicOf or pertaining to leukodystrophy.leukofiltrationThe use of a leukofilter to achieve leukoreductionleukoproteinase(biochemistry) Any leukocyte proteinaselevelhandednessAlternative form of level-handedness.levelheadednessThe property of being levelheaded, stable, not overly swayed by passion.levoamphetamineA psychostimulant drug, the levorotatory stereoisomer of the amphetamine molecule.levobupivacaine(pharmacology) A particular local anesthetic drug.levofuraltadoneAn antimicrobial solution.levoglucosenone(organic chemistry) A bridged, unsaturated heterocyclic ketone, 6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-4-one, formed from levoglucosan by further loss of two molecules of waterlevomepromazineAn aliphatic phenothiazine neuroleptic drug, a low-potency antipsychotic with strong analgesic and antiemetic properties and certain serious side effects.levomilnacipran(pharmacology) A serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat major depressive disorders.levopimaradiene(organic chemistry) The abietane diterpene (4aS,4bS,10aS)-1,1,4a-trimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-2,3,4,4b,5,9,10,10a-octahydrophenanthrenelevormeloxifene(pharmacology) An experimental selective estrogen receptor modulator, the enantiomer of ormeloxifene.lexicographicalRelating to lexicography.lexicologicallyIn terms of lexicology.lexiconophilistOne who loves dictionaries and other books of words.lexicophonology(linguistics) The adaptation of word forms to reflect pronunciation.lexicopragmaticRelating to lexis and pragmatics.lexicosemanticsThe study of word meanings and their relationships.lexicostatisticAlternative form of lexicostatistical.lexicosyntacticOf or relating to lexicosyntax.lexigraphicallyIn terms of lexigraphy.lichenification(dermatology) Epidermal thickening characterized by visible and palpable thickening of the skin with accentuated skin markings.lichenographist(rare) One who describes lichens; one versed in lichenography.lienointestinalRelating to the spleen and the intestines.lienopancreaticRelating to the spleen and the pancreas.ligamentizationThe formation of ligament tissue.ligamentoplasty(surgery) repair of a ligamentligamentotacticRelating to ligamentotaxis.lighthandednessAlternative form of light-handedness.lightheadednessThe state or quality of being light-headed; dizziness or faintness; flightiness; wandering; delirium.lightmindednessAlternative form of light-mindedness.lightweightnessThe quality or condition of being lightweight.ligninificationThe formation of lignin in woody plants.lignocellulosic(biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from lignocellulose; used especially to describe the products of biomass.lignosulfonatesplural of lignosulfonatelignosulphonateAlternative form of lignosulfonate.limnobiologicalSynonym of limnobiologic.limnogeologicallimnological and geologicallimnoplanktonicRelating to limnoplankton.linearisabilityAlternative spelling of linearizability.linearizabilityThe condition of being linearizable.lionheartednessThe quality of being lionhearted; courage and magnanimity.lipocholesterolplant cholesterol (or related lipoprotein) used as a placebolipodecapeptideA lipopeptide in which the peptide component is a decapeptidelipofuchsinosisMisspelling of lipofuscinosis.lipohexapeptideA lipopeptide derived from a hexapeptidelipohyperplasia(pathology) hyperplasia involving lipocyteslipohypertrophy(pathology) A fatty swelling on the skin, typically at the site of insulin injectionlipomembraneousAlternative form of lipomembranous.lipomycetaceous(mycology, relational) Of or relating to the Lipomycetaceae.lipopolypeptideA lipopeptide in which the peptide is a polypeptidelipoproteinemia(medicine) The presence of lipoprotein in the bloodlipoproteinemicExhibiting, or relating to, lipoproteinemia.lipoproteinosis(pathology) Any disease associated with a buildup of lipoproteinliposarcomatous(pathology) Relating to or composed of liposarcomas.lirioproliosideA particular steroid glycoside.lissencephalousExhibiting or relating to lissencephaly.listroscelidineAny katydid of the subfamily Listroscelidinaelithiophosphate(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing lithium, oxygen, and phosphorus.lithiowodginite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic grayish white mineral containing lithium, oxygen, and tantalum.lithoautotrophy(biology) A form of chemoautotrophy in which organisms utilise energy from minerals and other inorganic materiallithopanspermia(biology) The transfer of life-bearing rocks, ejected from one planet, onto the surface of another.lithopanspermic(rare) Of or relating to lithopanspermia.lithospermoside(organic chemistry) The glycoside nitrile (2Z)-2-[(4R,5S,6S)-4,5-dihydroxy-6-[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxycyclohex-2-en-1-ylidene]acetonitrile present in the roots of LithospermumlithostaticallyIn a lithostatic mannerlithostructuralRelating to lithostructure.littoralizationThe tendency for economic development, urbanization etc to cluster along a coastlineliturgiologicalof, or related to liturgiologylocalizationismThe theory that different brain functions can be localized to different physical regions of the brain.localizationistOne who subscribes to localizationism.locodescriptiveDescribing a place.logarithmetical(archaic) logarithmiclogarithmicallyIn a logarithmic manner.logogrammaticalAlternative form of logogrammatic.logographicallyIn a logographic manner.logotherapeuticRelating to logotherapy.lomentariaceous(biology) Of or relating to the family of seaweeds Lomentariaceae.longintudinallyMisspelling of longitudinally.longipedlactone(organic chemistry) Any of a particular class of polycyclic cytotoxic triterpenoid lactoneslongitudinalityThe condition of being longitudinal (existing over a length of time)longshorepersonA longshoreman or longshorewoman.longsightednessFarsight; farsightedness; far sight; long sight.lophobranchiate(zoology, obsolete) Of or pertaining to the obsolete order of fish Lophobranchii, roughly corresponding to modern-day order Syngnathiformes.lophoselenodontHaving teeth that are both lophodont and selenodont.lophosoriaceous(botany, relational) Of or relating to the Lophosoriaceae.lophotrochozoan(zoology) Any protostome animal of the superphylum Lophotrochozoa.loudmouthednessthe state of being loudmouthedluffariellolide(organic chemistry) A sesterterpenoid, 3-[(3E,7E)-4,8-dimethyl-10-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)deca-3,7-dienyl]-2-hydroxy-2H-furan-5-one, present in the sponge Luffariella, that inhibits some phospholipasesluidiaquinosideA particular steroid glycoside.lumboperitonealRelating to the lower back and the peritoneumlumboperitonialMisspelling of lumboperitoneal.lumbosciatalgia(pathology) pain in the lumbar and sciatic regionslumpenbourgeois(Marxism) Of or pertaining to the lumpenbourgeoisie.luteoprotectiveThat protects the functioning of the corpus luteumlymphadenectomy(surgery) The surgical removal of lymph nodes, usually performed as part of the management of cancerlymphadenopathy(medicine) An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.lymphangioblast(cytology) lymphatic progenitor celllymphangiogenicRelating to, or causing lymphangiogenesislymphangiomyomaAlternative form of lymphangioma.lymphangiopathy(medicine) Any of several diseases of the lymph vesselslymphobronchialRelating to lymphatic tissue and to bronchilymphocutaneousRelating to the skin of lymphatic vessels.lymphocytolysisThe disintegration of lymphocyteslymphocytolyticThat causes lymphocytolysislymphocytopenia(pathology) An abnormally low level of lymphocytes in the bloodlymphocytopenicHaving, or relating to, lymphocytopenia.lymphocytotoxicToxic to lymphocytes.lymphocytotoxinA toxin that has a specific destructive action on lymphocytes.lymphodepletion(medicine) The destruction of lymphocytes and T cells, normally by irradiation, prior to immunotherapylymphodepletiveThat causes lymphodepletionlymphoedematousAlternative form of lymphedematous.lymphogenicallyIn a lymphogenic mannerlymphoglandularContaining both lymphoid and glandular tissuelymphogranulomalymphogranuloma venereumlymphographicallymphographiclymphologicallyIn terms of lymphology.lymphomagenesis(medicine) The development of lymphomaslymphomonocyticRelating to lymphomonocytes.lymphonodectomy(surgery) The removal of the lymph nodeslymphopeptidaseThe enzyme tripeptide aminopeptidase.lymphoplasmaticRelating to or composed of lymphoplasma.lymphoreticularreticuloendotheliallyopreservationpreservation by means of lyophilizationlypohypertrophyMisspelling of lipohypertrophy.lysocardiolipin(biochemistry) A cardiolipin that lacks an acyl grouplysoganglioside(biochemistry) Any ganglioside that lacks an acyl grouplysophosphatide(organic chemistry) Any derivative of a phosphatide in which one or both acyl derivatives have been removed by hydrolysislysosomotrophicMisspelling of lysosomotropic.lysosomotropism(biochemistry) The propensity of any molecule to specifically and significantly associate with lysosomes.
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