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Inoculation The introduction of the virus of a particular disease into the 

 system through the skin. 



Insecticides An insect destroyer. 



Insoluble A substance that cannot be dissolved. 



Insulator A device made of an insulating substance for preventing the pas- 

 sage of electricity, heat or sound. 



lodism A morbid state produced by the use of iodine and its compounds. 



Irreparable That cannot be rectified or made amends 'for. 



Irritation Excitement ; stimulation. 



Judicious Wise ; prudent. 



Kafir Indian millet. 



Kainit A natural salt used as a fertilizer. 



Kalsomine (Calcimine) A wash consisting of a mixture of whiting, with 



glue and water, often tinted. 

 Kaolin A clay-like compact friable or mealy, pearly to earthy, white, grayish, 



or reddish hydrous, aluminum silicate. 



Koumiss Fermented mare's milk. 



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Laceration A rending, or tearing of the flesh. 



Lactation Time of suckling or milk period. 



Languor Sluggishness, inaction or inertness. 



Laquered Paneled or spaced. 



Laterals A side ditch or canal. 



Leaching Sinking into ground. 



Legumes Pods of the seed-bearing plants, as beans and peas. 



Leguminous Relating to legume ; bearing plants. 



Lesions A hurt ; an injury. Med : Any morbid change in exercise of func- 

 tions. 



Lespedeza One seeding; one jointed pod plant. 



Levy Collect. 



Ligatured Tied or stopped blood vessel. 



Lobe A projecting part, especially if rounded or globular, as of the ear or of 

 a leaf or petal. 



Lobes Rounded part or projection. 



Locknut Nut to keep other nuts from slipping. 



Loppered Clotted ; scoured. 



Lupine Any plant of the seed-bearing species. 



