Glossary L

Glossary L

Larceny refers to the unlawful taking or attempted taking of property other than a motor vehicle from the possession of another, by stealth, without force and without deceit, with intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. Moreover, Larceny is defined as a trespassory/unconsented taking and carrying away of personal property belonging to another with the intent to deprive the owner of the property permanently.

- Large-diameter fibers (L-fibers) : Large-diameter fibers (L-fibers) is a term according to the Gate control model that the activity in L-fibers closes the gate control mechanism and therefore decreases the perception of pain.

Large-n designs refers to an experiment which involves a large number of subjects; often analyzed by complex statistical procedures

Laryngeal is defined as the system of muscles that determines whether a speech sound is voiced or voiceless.

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is defined as a process in which the cornea is sculpted with a laser in order to achieve clear vision by adjusting the focusing power of the cornea so it focuses light onto the retina.

LASS is the abbreviations of Language acquisition support system, the idea proposed by Bruner that adults and older children have learning devices that interact with children's Language acquisition devices (LAD ).

Lassitude means weariness; listlessness; lethargy.

Latchkey children refer to children who carry their own key and let themselves into their homes. These children generally hold their own key because both of their parents are out of home, usually at work