Words starting with lacto
7 letter words starting with lacto
- lactone — any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
- lactose — Biochemistry. a disaccharide, C 12 H 22 O 11 , present in milk, that upon hydrolysis yields glucose and galactose.
- lactose intolerant — cannot digest milk
8 letter words starting with lacto
- lactogen — (biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.
- lactones — Plural form of lactone.
- lactonic — any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
10 letter words starting with lacto
- lactogenic — stimulating lactation.
- lactometer — an instrument for determining the specific gravity of milk.
- lactoscope — an optical device for determining the amount of cream in milk.
- lactosuria — the presence of lactose in the urine
- lactogenic hormone — prolactin.
11 letter words starting with lacto
- lactoferrin — a glycoprotein present in milk, especially human milk, and supplying iron to suckling infants.
- lactoflavin — riboflavin.
- lactometers — Plural form of lactometer.
12 letter words starting with lacto
- lactobacilli — Plural form of lactobacillus.
- lactoprotein — any protein existing in milk.
13 letter words starting with lacto
- lactobacillus — any long, slender, rod-shaped, anaerobic bacterium of the genus Lactobacillus, that produces large amounts of lactic acid in the fermentation of carbohydrates, especially in milk.
- lactoglobulin — A protein or mixture of similar proteins occurring in milk, obtained after the removal of casein and precipitated in a salt solution.
- lactoproteins — Plural form of lactoprotein.
14 letter words starting with lacto
- lactoglobulins — Plural form of lactoglobulin.
15 letter words starting with lacto
- lactovegetarian — Also called lactarian. a vegetarian whose diet includes dairy products.
16 letter words starting with lacto
- lacto-vegetarian — a vegetarian whose diet includes dairy produce and eggs
- lactovegetarians — Plural form of lactovegetarian.
20 letter words starting with lacto
- lacto-ovo-vegetarian — Also called lactovarian [lak-tuh-vair-ee-uh n] /ˌlæk təˈvɛər i ən/ (Show IPA), ovolactarian, ovo-lacto-vegetarian. a vegetarian whose diet includes dairy products and eggs.
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