Category: L

The series of chemical changes by which lipids are broken down into fatty acids.  

A drug which lowers serum triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and raises high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to reduce the progression of coronary arthero-sclerosis. Lipid-lowering drugs are used in people with, or at high risk of developing coronary heart disease.  

An excessive amount of fat in the blood. The presence of an excessive amount of fat in the blood.  

Thick flat cotton wadding, used as part of a surgical dressing. A material used in surgical dressings, made of scraped linen or a cotton substitute. It is usually fluffy one side and smooth the other. A thick, loosely woven, absorbent fabric that features a smooth side and a fluffy side. It’s important to apply the…

One of the essential fatty acids, found in linseed and other natural oils. Two forms: (1) α-linolenic, and (2) ϒ-linolenic. Linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid. α-Linolenic is a member of the n-3 or ω3 family of fatty acids, while ϒ-linolenic is a member of the n-6 or ω6 family of fatty acids. Linolenic…

To join things together. To be related to or associated with something.  

A substance or tissue on the inside of an organ.  

Relating to a lingula.  

A long thin piece of bone or other tissue. Tongue-like part, especially lingula cerebelli, thin forward projection of the cerebellum of the brain. The thin forward-projecting portion of the anterior lobe of the cerebellum, in the midline. A tongue-shaped process of some structure.  

A vein which takes blood away from the tongue.