| Lignac, G | <person> Dutch paediatrician, 1891-1954. See: Lignac-Fanconi syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Lignac-Fanconi syndrome | Lysosomal storage disorders of unknown molecular defect, characterised by widespread deposition of cystine crystals in reticuloendothelial cells. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lignans | A class of dibenzylbutane derivatives which occurs in higher plants and in fluids (bile, serum, urine, etc.) in man and other animals. These compounds, which have a potential anti-cancer role, can be synthesised in vitro by human faecal flora. (12 Dec 1998) |