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| laryngeal | Made in the larynx with only the front part of the vocal cords vibrating, giving a very low frequency and producing what is known as ?creaky voice?. Hits - 842 |
| lethargic | A condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness. It can be caused by many things, including illness, injury, or drugs. Hits - 921 |
| liability | A debt owed from one company to a person or company that is not an owner of business. In other words, liabilities are debts owed to non-owners or creditors. Hits - 956 |
| liaise | When you liaise with someone, you meet up or connect with them, usually so you Hits - 879 |
| linseed meal | It is the by-product of Hits - 873 |
| loam | A rich, friable soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand and silt and a somewhat smaller proportion of clay. Hits - 510 |
| loiter | Is the act of remaining in a particular public place for a protracted time, without any apparent purpose. In some jurisdictions, such as New York, the definition of loitering may include indoor littering, and wearing of masks or disguises in public Hits - 865 |
| longitudinal axis | Is a line passing through the centroid of the cross sections. The Hits - 891 |
| longitudinally | In the direction of the length Hits - 896 |
| lubricated | A substance which is applied such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) so as to minimize friction and allow smooth movement. Hits - 818 |
| lupine | When something reminds you of a wolf, you can describe it as lupine. ... The adjective lupine comes from the French word of the same name, with Latin roots: lupinus, "of the wolf," from lupus, "wolf". Hits - 869 |
| luteal phase | The luteal phase is the latter phase of the menstrual cycle or the earlier phase of the estrous cycle. It begins with the formation of the corpus luteum and ends in either pregnancy or luteolysis. Hits - 889 |
| luteinising hormone | Is a hormone produced by gonadotropic cells in the anterior pituitary gland. In females, an acute rise of LH triggers ovulation and development of the corpus luteum. In males, where LH had also been called interstitial cell?stimulating hormone, it stimulates Leydig cell production of testosterone Hits - 869 |
| luteolysis | Defined as structural demise of the corpus luteum, which is preceded by loss of the capacity to synthesize and secrete progesterone. Hits - 901 |
| lymphatic system | The network of vessels through which lymph drains from the tissues into the blood. Hits - 818 |