| lamnunguia | <zoology> Same as Hyracoidea. Origin: NL, fr. L. Lamina a scale + unguis a nail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| lamotrigine | New structural class of antiepileptics; an anticonvulsant which appears in preclinical studies to resemble phenytoin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| lamp | 1. A light-producing vessel, instrument or apparatus; especially, a vessel with a wick used for the combustion of oil or other inflammable liquid, for the purpose of producing artificial light. 2. Figuratively, anything which enlightens intellectually or morally; anything regarded metaphorically a performing the uses of a lamp. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Ps. Cxix. 105) "Ages elapsed ere Homer's lamp appeared." (Cowper) 3. <physics> A device or mechanism for producing light by electricity. See Incandescent lamp, under Incandescent. Aeolipile lamp, a hollow ball of copper containing alcohol which is converted into vapor by a lamp beneath, so as to make a powerful blowpipe flame when the vapor is ignited. Arc lamp, any brachiopod shell of the genus Terebratula and allied genera. The name refers to the shape, which is like that of an antique lamp. See Terebratula. Safety lamp, a miner's lamp in which the flame is surrounded by fine wire gauze, preventing the kindling of dangerous explosive gases; called also, from Sir Humphry Davy the inventor, Davy lamp. To smell of the lamp, to bear marks of great study and labour, as a literary composition. Origin: F. Lampe, L. Lampas, -adis, fr. Gr, torch, fr. To give light, to shine. Cf. Lampad, Lantern. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lampate | <chemistry> A supposed salt of lampic acid. Origin: Cf. F. Lampate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lampbrush chromosome | <cell biology> Large chromosomes (as long as 1mm), actually meiotic bivalents, seen during prophase of the extended meiosis in the oocytes of some Amphibia. Segments of DNA form loops in pairs along the sides of the sister chromosomes, giving them a brush like appearance. These loops are not permanent structures but are formed by the unwinding of chromomeres and represent sites of very active RNA synthesis. (27 Jun 1999) |
| lamper eel | <zoology> An eel-like marsipobranch of the genus Petromyzon, and allied genera. The lampreys have a round, sucking mouth, without jaws, but set with numerous minute teeth, and one to three larger teeth on the palate. There are seven small branchial openings on each side. The common or sea lamprey of America and Europe (Petromyzon marinus), which in spring ascends rivers to spawn, is considered excellent food by many, and is sold as a market fish in some localities. The smaller river lampreys mostly belong to the genus Ammocoeles, or Lampetra, as A. Fluviatilis, of Europe, and A. Aepypterus of America. All lampreys attach themselves to other fishes, as parasites, by means of the suckerlike mouth. Alternative forms: lamper eel, lamprel, and lampron. Origin: OE. Lampreie, F. Lamproie, LL. Lampreda, lampetra, from L. Lambere to lick + petra rock, stone. The lampreys are so called because they attach themselves with their circular mouths to rocks and stones, whence they are also called rocksuckers. See Lap to drink, Petrify. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lampern | <zoology> The river lamprey (Ammocoetes, or Lampetra, fluviatilis). The name is also applied to other river lampreys. See: Lamprey. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lampic | <chemistry> Pertaining to, or produced by, a lamp; formerly said of a supposed acid. Origin: F. Lampique, fr. Lampe lamp. See Lamp. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lamplighter | 1. One who, or that which, lights a lamp; especially, a person who lights street lamps. 2. <zoology> The calico bass. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lamprel | <zoology> An eel-like marsipobranch of the genus Petromyzon, and allied genera. The lampreys have a round, sucking mouth, without jaws, but set with numerous minute teeth, and one to three larger teeth on the palate. There are seven small branchial openings on each side. The common or sea lamprey of America and Europe (Petromyzon marinus), which in spring ascends rivers to spawn, is considered excellent food by many, and is sold as a market fish in some localities. The smaller river lampreys mostly belong to the genus Ammocoeles, or Lampetra, as A. Fluviatilis, of Europe, and A. Aepypterus of America. All lampreys attach themselves to other fishes, as parasites, by means of the suckerlike mouth. Alternative forms: lamper eel, lamprel, and lampron. Origin: OE. Lampreie, F. Lamproie, LL. Lampreda, lampetra, from L. Lambere to lick + petra rock, stone. The lampreys are so called because they attach themselves with their circular mouths to rocks and stones, whence they are also called rocksuckers. See Lap to drink, Petrify. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lamprey | <zoology> An eel-like marsipobranch of the genus Petromyzon, and allied genera. The lampreys have a round, sucking mouth, without jaws, but set with numerous minute teeth, and one to three larger teeth on the palate. There are seven small branchial openings on each side. The common or sea lamprey of America and Europe (Petromyzon marinus), which in spring ascends rivers to spawn, is considered excellent food by many, and is sold as a market fish in some localities. The smaller river lampreys mostly belong to the genus Ammocoeles, or Lampetra, as A. Fluviatilis, of Europe, and A. Aepypterus of America. All lampreys attach themselves to other fishes, as parasites, by means of the suckerlike mouth. Alternative forms: lamper eel, lamprel, and lampron. Origin: OE. Lampreie, F. Lamproie, LL. Lampreda, lampetra, from L. Lambere to lick + petra rock, stone. The lampreys are so called because they attach themselves with their circular mouths to rocks and stones, whence they are also called rocksuckers. See Lap to drink, Petrify. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lampron | <zoology> See Lamprey. Origin: Cf. OE. Lampreon. See Lamprey. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lampyrine | <zoology> An insect of the genus Lampyris, or family Lampyridae. See Lampyris. See: Lampyris. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lampyris | <zoology> A genus of coleopterous insects, including the glowworms. Origin: L, glowworm, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Lamy | Maurice, French physician, 1895-1975. See: Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Lambda |
This Greek letter was adopted by the Gay Activist Alliance in 1970 as a symbol of the gay movement. An ancient Greek regiment of warriors who carried a flag emblazoned with the lambda marched into battle with their male lovers. The group was noted for their fierceness and willingness to fight until death. It became the symbol of their growing movement of gay liberation. In 1974, the Lambda was subsequently adopted by the International Gay Rights Congress held in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...
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This Greek letter was adopted by the Gay Activist Alliance in 1970 as a symbol of the gay movement. An ancient Greek regiment of warriors who carried a flag emblazoned with the lambda marched into battle with their male lovers. The group was noted for their fierceness and willingness to fight until death. It became the symbol of their growing movement of gay liberation. In 1974, the Lambda was subsequently adopted by the International Gay Rights Congress held in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...
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| LAM |
laminated; lamination
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| lamivudine |
a NUCLEOSIDE ANALOG from GlaxoSmithKline with anti-HIV and anti-HEPATITIS B activity. Most common SIDE EFFECTS are nausea, headache, fatigue, diarrhea and ANEMIA.
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| laminoplasty |
The lamina are hinged laterally opened like a door, and secured in their new position with suture or bone to enlarge the spinal canal.
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