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English Definitions
lip
N
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
lip
N
(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
lip
N
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
lip
N
the top edge of a vessel or other container
lip
N
either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell
lip balm
N
a balm applied to the lips
N
any of various terrestrial ferns of the genus Cheilanthes; cosmopolitan in arid and semiarid temperate or tropical regions
V
speak spontaneously and without restraint
N
someone who can understand spoken words by watching the movements of a speaker's lips
N
makeup that is used to color the lips
lip service
N
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
N
combining audio and video recording in such a way that the sound is perfectly synchronized with the action that produced it; especially synchronizing the movements of a speaker's lips with the sound of his speech
N
combining audio and video recording in such a way that the sound is perfectly synchronized with the action that produced it; especially synchronizing the movements of a speaker's lips with the sound of his speech
N
combining audio and video recording in such a way that the sound is perfectly synchronized with the action that produced it; especially synchronizing the movements of a speaker's lips with the sound of his speech
N
combining audio and video recording in such a way that the sound is perfectly synchronized with the action that produced it; especially synchronizing the movements of a speaker's lips with the sound of his speech
N
makeup that makes the lips shiny
lip-read
V
interpret by lipreading; of deaf people
shaped in the form of a lip
lip-sync
V
move the lips in synchronization (with recorded speech or song)
lip-synch
V
move the lips in synchronization (with recorded speech or song)
N
presence of excess lipids in the blood
N
an orchid of the genus Liparis having few leaves and usually fairly small yellow-green or dull purple flowers in terminal racemes
N
type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes
Liparis liparis
N
small tadpole-shaped cold-water fishes with pelvic fins forming a sucker; related to lumpfish
N
small terrestrial orchid of eastern North America and Europe having two nearly basal leaves and dull yellow-green racemose flowers
lipase
N
an enzyme secreted in the digestive tract that catalyzes the breakdown of fats into individual fatty acids that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
N
United States sculptor (born in Lithuania) who pioneered cubist sculpture (1891-1973)
N
plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
N
presence of excess lipids in the blood
N
any of various terrestrial ferns of the genus Cheilanthes; cosmopolitan in arid and semiarid temperate or tropical regions
lipid
N
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
N
widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
N
a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
N
a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
N
presence of excess lipids in the blood
N
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
N
presence of excess lipids in the blood
N
a disorder of lipid metabolism; abnormal levels of certain fats accumulate in the body
N
an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
N
a compact and sturdy saddle horse that is bred and trained in Vienna; smart and docile and excellent for dressage
having lips or parts that resemble lips
N
United States biochemist (born in Germany) noted for his studies of metabolic processes (1899-1986)
N
a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibits the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; it (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis and in heart surgery
N
a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
N
hereditary disease (autosomal recessive) consisting of an error is mucopolysaccharide metabolism; characterized by severe abnormalities in development of skeletal cartilage and bone and mental retardation
N
a text that excludes a particular letter or particular letters of the alphabet
N
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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