Category: L

A process that takes place when a person comprehends and/or responds to a verbal stimulus.  

An analysis of the relative amounts of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) to low-density lipoproteins (LDL) in the blood.  

Any tumor composed principally of fat. A benign tumour formed of fatty tissue. An adipose tissue tumor; a nonmalignant neoplasm composed of mature fat cells. Benign tumor consisting of fat cells; also called adipose tumor. A benign tumor that develops from fatty tissue. Most lipomas occur on the thigh, trunk, or shoulder, although they can…

Of a fatty nature. A compound lipid, or a fatty substance such as cholesterol which is like a lipid. The term “lipoid” refers to a diverse group of substances that share characteristics with fats. These substances are unable to dissolve in water but can dissolve in fat solvents like chloroform and benzene. Cholesterol is an…

The process by which lipids are synthesized in the body. The production or making of deposits of fat. The synthesis of fatty acids, triacylglycerols, cholesterol, and phospholipids. The process by which glucose and other substances, derived from carbohydrate in the diet, are converted to fatty acids in the body.  

The development of lipid material in the walls of arteries as a result of elevated serum lipid levels.  

A fine, threadlike structure associated with the chromatin of the nucleus of a cell. The lightly staining material surrounding the much more deeply staining chromatin in the nucleus of a cell not undergoing division.  

The study of language.  

A line drawn through points in a scatter diagram that yields the best prediction of one variable when given the value of the other variable.  

Rubber lined leather gloves, esp. designed to be nonconductive of electricity.