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LDL receptor (LDLr)
A low-density lipoprotein receptor gene.
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Median lethal concentration (LC 50)
Median lethal concentration. The measure of the level of toxic substance necessary to terminate half the population of a specific species is commonly known as the “lethal concentration 50” or LC50. This quantification is often employed in toxicity experiments to assess the toxicity of various chemical agents.
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Laxation
Bowel movement.
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Laryngitis
Is an inflammation of the larynx. Inflammation of the lining of the larynx causing hoarseness. Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx and swelling of the vocal cords, characterized by loss or hoarseness of voice, cough, and sometimes difficult breathing. It may be acute, caused by bacterial or viral infection or irritation (e.g., from…
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Larvacidal
An agent which kills insect or parasite larva.
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Laparotomy
A surgical procedure involving an incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity laparotomized. A type of tubal ligation procedure. A surgical operation to cut open the abdominal cavity. Any surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the abdominal wall, often done for exploration (e.g., to examine abdominal organs).…
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LAK cell
A lymphokine-activated killer cell i.e. a white blood cell that has been stimulated to kill tumour cells.
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Lactic acidosis
Is a condition caused by the buildup of lactic acid in the body. It leads to acidification of the blood (acidosis), and is considered a distinct form of metabolic acidosis. Condition where lactate levels are elevated above normal; occurs in the muscles of exercising people, in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and also in patients with mitochondrial…
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Lactation
Secretion and production of milk. The process of synthesising and secreting milk from the breasts. Production and secretion of milk by female mammary glands. The formation and secretion of milk. The production of milk in the breasts of the female shortly before and after the birth of a baby, colostrum. The production of milk in…
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Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of lactate to pyruvate. An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of lactate. It is found in a variety of tissues (lung, kidney, heart, liver, blood) in slightly different forms called isoenzymes. Detection of these isoenzymes in the bloodstream is used in the diagnosis and management of a variety of illnesses.…
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