| lyn | <molecular biology> Gene encoding a nonreceptor tyrosine kinase, related to src. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| lyncean | <zoology> Of or pertaining to the lynx. See: Lynx. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lynestrenol | <chemical> (17 alpha)-19-norpregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol. A synthetic progestational hormone used often in mixtures with oestrogens as an oral contraceptive. Pharmacological action: contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: 19-Norpregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol, (17alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| lyngbya toxins | Toxins isolated from any species of the seaweed lyngbya or similar chemicals from other sources, including mollusks and micro-organisms. These have been found to be potent tumour promoters. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lynx | 1. <zoology> Any one of several species of feline animals of the genus Felis, and subgenus Lynx. They have a short tail, and usually a pencil of hair on the tip of the ears. Among the well-known species are the European lynx (Felis borealis); the Canada lynx or loup-cervier (F. Canadensis); the bay lynx of America (F. Rufa), and its western spotted variety (var. Maculata); and the pardine lynx (F. Pardina) of Southern Europe. 2. <astronomy> One of the northern constellations. Origin: L. Lynx, lyncis, Gr.; akin to AS. Lox, G. Luchs, prob. Named from its sharp sight, and akin to E. Light. See Light, and cf. Ounce an animal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |