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- English Word Laryngean Definition See Laryngeal.
- English Word Laryngitis Definition Inflammation of the larynx.
- English Word Laryngological Definition Of or pertaining to laryngology.
- English Word Laryngologist Definition One who applies himself to laryngology.
- English Word Laryngology Definition Systematized knowledge of the action and functions of the larynx; in pathology, the department which treats of the diseases of the larynx.
- English Word Laryngophony Definition The sound of the voice as heard through a stethoscope when the latter is placed upon the larynx.
- English Word Laryngoscopic Definition Of or pertaining to the inspection of the larynx.
- English Word Laryngoscopist Definition One skilled in laryngoscopy.
- English Word Laryngoscopy Definition The art of using the laryngoscope; investigations made with the laryngoscope.
- English Word Laryngotome Definition An instrument for performing laryngotomy.
- English Word Laryngotomy Definition The operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies.
- English Word Laryngotracheal Definition Pertaining to both larynx and trachea; as, the laryngotracheal cartilage in the frog.
- English Word Laryngotracheotomy Definition The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing.
- English Word Larynx Definition The expanded upper end of the windpipe or trachea, connected with the hyoid bone or cartilage. It contains the vocal cords, which produce the voice by their vibrations, when they are stretched and a current of air passes between them. The larynx is connected with the pharynx by an opening, the glottis, which, in mammals, is protected by a lidlike epiglottis.
- English Word Larypgismus Definition A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening.
- English Word Las Definition A lace. See Lace.
- English Word Las Definition Less.
- English Word Lascar Definition A native sailor, employed in European vessels; also, a menial employed about arsenals, camps, camps, etc.; a camp follower.
- English Word Lascious Definition Loose; lascivious.
- English Word Lasciviency Definition Lasciviousness; wantonness.
- English Word Lascivient Definition Lascivious.
- English Word Lascivious Definition Wanton; lewd; lustful; as, lascivious men; lascivious desires.
- English Word Lascivious Definition Tending to produce voluptuous or lewd emotions.
- English Word Laserwort Definition Any plant of the umbelliferous genus Laserpitium, of several species (as L. glabrum, and L. siler), the root of which yields a resinous substance of a bitter taste. The genus is mostly European.
- English Word Lash Definition The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
- English Word Lash Definition A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
- English Word Lash Definition A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough; as, the culprit received thirty-nine lashes.
- English Word Lash Definition A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
- English Word Lash Definition A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
- English Word Lash Definition In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.