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lap choly |
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removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments |
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lipectomy |
Noun
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plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue |
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liposuction |
Noun
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lipectomy (especially for cosmetic purposes) in which excess fatty tissue is removed from under the skin by suction |
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laminectomy |
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surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae |
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loading |
Noun
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the labor of putting a load of something on or in a vehicle or ship or container etc. |
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loading |
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goods carried by a large vehicle |
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loading |
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weight to be borne or conveyed |
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loading |
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a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time |
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loading |
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the ratio of the gross weight of an airplane to some factor determining its lift |
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laparotomy |
Noun
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surgical incision into the abdominal wall |
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laparoscopy |
Noun
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laparotomy performed with a laparoscope that makes a small incision to examine the abdominal cavity (especially the ovaries and Fallopian tubes) |
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laryngectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx) |
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lithotomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of a stone (calculus) |
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lobectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain) |
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lobotomy |
Noun
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surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain |
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leukotomy |
Noun
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surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain |
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leucotomy |
Noun
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surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain |
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lumpectomy |
Noun
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surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes |
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lubrication |
Noun
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an application of a lubricant to something |
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lubrication |
Noun
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the condition of having been made smooth or slippery by the application of a lubricant |
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lavage |
Noun
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washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water |
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laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis |
Noun
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a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea |
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laser trabecular surgery |
Noun
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eye surgery that makes many tiny laser burns in an area that will increase the drainage of aqueous humor |
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laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
Noun
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a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea |
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lieu |
Noun
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instead of |
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lavishness |
Noun
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excessive spending |
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lavishness |
Noun
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the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive |
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left field |
Noun
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the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate) |
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left field |
Noun
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the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left |
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leftfield |
Noun
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the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate) |
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leftfield |
Noun
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the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left |
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liberty |
Noun
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an act of undue intimacy |
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liberty |
Noun
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immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence |
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liberty |
Noun
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freedom of choice |
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liberty |
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personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression |
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liberty |
Noun
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leave granted to a sailor or naval officer |
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lineman |
Noun
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in American football, the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage |
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lineman |
Noun
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a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines |
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lineman |
Noun
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one of the players on the line of scrimmage |
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lineman |
Noun
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the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole |
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linebacker |
Noun
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(American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage |
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linebacker |
Noun
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a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen |
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line backer |
Noun
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(American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage |
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line backer |
Noun
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a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen |
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lesson |
Noun
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a task assigned for individual study |
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lesson |
Noun
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a unit of instruction |
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lesson |
Noun
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the significance of a story or event |
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lesson |
Noun
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punishment intended as a warning to others |
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legal injury |
Noun
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any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right |
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law-breaking |
Noun
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(criminal law) an act punishable by law |