| ligand |
any molecule that binds to the surface of another molecule, such as an immune cell RECEPTOR. For examples of receptors see CCR5, CXCR-4, CD4.
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| light |
Light is a type of energy (and the tiny part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we can see). The fastest that light can travel is 186,300 miles per second. Visible light has a wavelength from 10 -7 m to 10 -8 m. LIGHT SPECTRUM Light can be broken up into into its component colors (for example, by passing light through a prism) - this is a spectrum. Light from the Sun can be broken up into the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet). ...
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| ligamentous |
Relating to or of the form or structure of a ligament.
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| ligand |
an agent that binds to a receptor. A specific hormone is a ligand for its corresponding hormone receptor.
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| lightening |
making brighter or less heavy, as in: Better computer programs are lightening the load for many office workers.
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