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LCT

LCT noun: a gene responsible for encoding lactase; mutations in this gene are responsible for adults' ability to digest lactose. Also the abbreviation of lactase.

Noun

LCT (countable and uncountable, plural LCTs)

  1. A gene responsible for encoding lactase; mutations in this gene are responsible for adults' ability to digest lactose.

Also used as

LCT is also the abbreviation of lactase.

LCT is also the initialism of landing craft tank.

LCT is also the initialism of limit comparison test.

LCT is also the initialism of luxury car tax.

Forms of LCT

pluralLCTs

Questions about LCT

What does LCT mean?
LCT means a gene responsible for encoding lactase; mutations in this gene are responsible for adults' ability to digest lactose.
What part of speech is LCT?
LCT is a noun.
What is the plural of LCT?
The plural of LCT is LCTs.

Words near LCT in the dictionary

  1. LCROSS
  2. LCS
  3. LCSes
  4. LCSs
  5. LCSW
  6. LCT
  7. LCTL
  8. LCTLs
  9. LCTs
  10. LCU
  11. LCV

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