| leucine |
a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins
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| leucocytosis |
leukocytosis: an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood as a result of infection (as in leukemia)
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| leucocyte |
leukocyte: blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
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| leucorrhea |
leukorrhea: discharge of white mucous material from the vagina; often an indication of infection
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| leucotomy |
lobotomy: surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
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