| larvicidal | Destructive to larvae. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| larvicide | An agent that kills larvae. Origin: Larva + L. Caedo, to kill (05 Mar 2000) |
| larviform | <zoology> Having the form or structure of a larva. Origin: Larva. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| larviparous | <zoology> Depositing living larvae, instead of eggs; said of certain insects. Origin: Larva + L. Parete to bring forth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| larviphagic | Consuming larvae; certain larviphagic fish are used in mosquito control. Origin: Larva + G. Phago, to eat (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal | Having to do with the larynx. (12 Dec 1998) |
| laryngeal aperture | The aperture between the pharynx and larynx, bounded by the superior edges of the epiglottis (anteriorly), the aryepiglottic folds (laterally), and the mucosa between the arytenoids (posteriorly). Synonym: aditus laryngis, laryngeal aperture. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal atresia | Congenital failure of the laryngeal opening to develop, resulting in partial or total obstruction at or just above or below the glottis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal bursa | The bursa located between the junction of the laminae of the thyroid cartilage and the skin. Synonym: bursa subcutanea prominentiae laryngeae, laryngeal bursa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal cancer | A malignant (cancerous) tumour of the larynx. Presentation includes a progressively hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing and weight loss. Risk factors include smoking and heavy alcohol consumption. (27 Sep 1997) |
| laryngeal cartilages | The nine cartilages of the larynx, including the cricoid, thyroid and epiglottic, and two each of arytenoid, corniculate and cuneiform. (12 Dec 1998) |
| laryngeal chorea | A spasmodic tic involving the muscles, resulting in an explosive manner of talking as in spasmotic dysphonia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal crisis | An attack of paralysis of the abductor, or spasm of the adductor, muscles of the larynx with dyspnea and noisy respiration, occurring in tabetic neurosyphilis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal diphtheria | Diphtheria affecting the larynx, usually with asphyxiation due to obstruction of the airway by the membrane that forms, with fatal outcome. Synonym: laryngotracheal diphtheria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| laryngeal diseases | Disorders of the larynx, general or unspecified. (12 Dec 1998) |