Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z laterborn That was born later than another latericorn One of several horny pieces on the sides of a bird's upper beak below the culminicorn. latericumbent laterally recumbent (lying on its side) laterifolious Growing on the side of a leaf at the base. laterigrade Having a mode of locomotion involving sideways movement. laterite A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads. lateritic Of or pertaining to laterite. lateritious Of the reddish color of bricks. laterizable Capable of being laterized, or converted to laterite. laterization The weathering process by which rock is changed to laterite. laterize To convert to laterite. laterly Synonym of later. laternulid Any clam in the family Laternulidae. lateroanterior lateral and anterior laterobasal lateral and basal laterobasally In a laterobasal manner or direction laterocaudal lateral and caudal laterocaudally In a laterocaudal manner. laterocervical lateral and cervical laterocidin A cyclodecapeptide antibiotic present in Bacillus laterosporus laterocollis The tilting of the head from side to side. laterocone A small pointed cusp on the lateral side of the incisors of some plesiadapiforms laterocranial At the side of the cranium laterocytic Having (a particular type of) cells on the side laterodistal At the side and away from the body laterodistally In a laterodistal manner or direction laterodorsal Both lateral and dorsal laterodorsally In a laterodorsal direction lateroduction Movement (of a limb or eye) away from the midline. laterofixation lateral fixation (of a body part) lateroflexion Lateral flexion (bending to one side). lateroflexive Relating to, or exhibiting, lateroflexion. lateroflexor Any muscle used for lateroflexion laterofrontal lateral and frontal lateroinferior lateral and inferior laterolateral side-to-side laterolingual lateral and lingual laterolingually In a laterolingual manner or direction lateromedial mediolateral lateromedially In a lateromedial direction laterooccipital lateral and occipital lateropalmar lateral and palmar lateropalmarly In a lateropalmar manner or direction lateroparietal lateral and parietal laterope A depression on an abdominal tergum of a Hymenoptera lateropedal Relating to the side of a foot (or similar appendage) lateroplantar lateral and plantar lateroposterior lateral and posterior lateroposteriorly In a lateroposterior manner or direction lateropronotum lateral pronotum lateroproximal Both lateral and proximal lateroproximally In a lateroproximal manner. lateropterygium A lateral pterygium. lateropulsion a tendency to tilt or move sideways involuntarily laterorostrally In a laterorostral manner. lateroscope An endoscope in which the lens is placed on the side of the distal end of the device, to provide lateral vision laterosensory lateral sensory laterosphenoid A lateral form of sphenoid bone that is an ossified cartilage in the braincase of crocodilians and birds laterosporulin A bacteriocin present in the bacterium Brevibacillus laterosporus laterosuperior lateral and superior laterosuperiorly In a laterosuperior manner or direction laterotemporal Relating to the lateral part of the temporal region of the skull laterotemporally In a laterotemporal manner. laterotergal lateral and tergal laterotergite A lateral tergite of an insect laterothalamic That is lateral to the thalamus. laterotopic Relating to laterotopy laterotopy The asymmetric projection of different parts of the body onto different sides of the brain lateroventral Both lateral and ventral lateroventrally In a lateroventral direction lateroversion The abnormal lateral displacement of a body part, especially of the uterus. laters See you later; an expression used at parting. laterward later on laterwards later on lates Any of various large fish of genus Lates, especially the Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and the barramundi (Lates calcarifer). latescence The condition of being latescent; obscurity latescent latent, hidden, obscure lateshit Synonym of oldshit (“a transgender person who began transitioning at a relatively late age”). latesome Marked by lateness; characteristically late latespinoside A particular steroid glycoside. latest Last, final. latestly Synonym of latest; (most recently) lateward rather late latewood wood formed in a tree relatively late in the season. latex A clear liquid believed to be a component of a humour or other bodily fluid (esp. plasma and lymph). latexin Any of a family of proteins associated with eggshell production latexosis An abnormal flow of latex from a plant. latexwear Fetishwear made of latex. latfield lattice field Latgale A region of Latvia, in the eastern part of the country. Latgalian Of or from Latgale. lath A thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc. Latham A surname from Old Norse. Lathan A surname. Lathbury A surname. lathe To invite; bid; ask. lathekin A tool used by glaziers making leaded windows and other stained glass items. It is a short piece of wood or plastic straight on one edge, with the other side indented or rounded. It is used for such purposes as applying metal to the edges of glass or cleaning excess cement. latheless Without a lathe. lathelike Resembling or characteristic of a lathe. Lathem A surname. latheman A person who operates a lathe. lathen Made from a lath or laths. lather The foam made by rapidly stirring soap and water. latherability The quality or degree of being latherable. latherable Capable of forming lather. lathered Drunk. lathereeve The chief officer of a lathe. latherer A person employed to fasten laths to parts of buildings. latherin A surfactant protein, found in the sweat of equines, which allows sweat to penetrate the waterproof coat and there evaporate and cool the animal. lathering The act of lathering; a covering with lather. latherless Without lather. Latheronwheel A small village on the east coast of Caithness, Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref ND1932). lathers A surname. latherwort Synonym of soapwort. lathery Resembling or covered in lather. lathework Work produced on a lathe. lathi A heavy stick or club, usually used by policemen. lathicharge The police tactic of charging a crowd with lathis or batons in order to disperse it. lathing Invitation. lathiyal A hired ruffian armed with a club or lathi. lathless Without laths. lathlike Resembling or characteristic of a lath. lathosterol An isomer of cholesterol lathosterolosis A rare inborn error of sterol biosynthesis characterised by facial dysmorphism and other congenital anomalies Lathrop A surname. lathwork A covering of laths (strips) lathy Like a lath; long and slender. lathyrane Any of a class of diterpenes mostly found in Euphorbiaceae. lathyric Of or pertaining to lathyrism. lathyrism A neurological disease of humans and domestic animals, caused by eating certain legumes of the genus Lathyrus and characterised by paralysis and emaciation. lathyritic Of or pertaining to lathyrism. lathyrogen Any agent that induces lathyrism. Latial Synonym of Latin (“member of Italic tribe”). Latian Synonym of Latin (“member of Italic tribe”). latibulate To retreat and lie hidden; to hide in a corner. latibulize To retire into a den, or hole, and lie dormant in winter. latibulum A concealed hiding place, especially of an animal; a burrow, hole, or lair. Latic Someone connected with Wigan Athletic Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc. laticifer a type of elongated secretory cell found in the leaves and/or stems of plants that produce latex and rubber as secondary metabolites. laticiferous Containing latex; applied to the tissue or tubular vessels in which the latex of the plant is found. laticlave A badge of two wide purple stripes, worn by senators and certain other high-ranking people in ancient Rome. laticostate Having broad ribs. latid Any fish in the family Latidae. Latif A surname. Latifa A female given name from Arabic, masculine equivalent Latif. Latifi A surname. latifoliate Having broad leaves. latifolious Broad-leaved; latifoliate. latifondo A latifundium in Italy. latifundial Pertaining to latifundia.