| llama | <zoology> A South American ruminant (Auchenia llama), allied to the camels, but much smaller and without a hump. It is supposed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco. It was formerly much used as a beast of burden in the Andes. Origin: Peruv. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| llandeilo group | <geology> A series of strata in the lower Silurian formations of Great Britain; so named from Llandeilo in Southern Wales. See Chart of Geology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| LLAT | <abbreviation> Lysolecithin-lecithin acyltransferase. (05 Mar 2000) |
| llc-pk1 cells | Renal epithelial cell line originally derived from porcine kidneys. It is used for pharmacologic and metabolic studies. (12 Dec 1998) |
| LLETZ | <abbreviation> Large loop excision of transformation zone of the cervix of the uterus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| LLL | <abbreviation> Left lower lobe (of lung). (05 Mar 2000) |
| Lloyd's reagent | Precipitated aluminum silicate, used in the determination of alkaloids. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Lloyd, John Uri | <person> U.S. Pharmacist, 1849-1936. Noted for investigational work in plant chemistry and phytochemistry as applied to medicines, alkaloids, and glucosides. (05 Mar 2000) |
| LLQ | <abbreviation> Left lower quadrant (of abdomen). (05 Mar 2000) |