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Definition Page for DrumLib's Health Research Review:
Leucine (LOU-seen)
An essential amino acid that is
one of the branched chain amino acids (BCAA). Leucine is found
in high concentration in muscle tissue. The BCAA are valuable to weightlifters and people
who are under a lot of stress.
Leukocyte (LOU-coe-site)
SYN: White blood cell
White blood cells that are divided into two main types:
Granulocytes (Basophils, Eosinophils,
and Neutrophils) and Agranulocytes (Monocytes and Lymphocytes).
Levodopa (lee-voe-DOE-pah)
SYN: L-dopa
The biologically active L-form of dopa
(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) that is produced by the oxidation of tyrosine to tyrosinase. L-dopa is an amino acid that is used as antiparkinsonian agent. L-dopa is
a precursor of catecholamines
and melanin.
Leydig cells (LIE-dig)
Interstitial cells in the
testicles that produce testosterone.