Glossary L
Glossary L
Literacy is defined as the ability to read and write; the ability to communicate via reading and writing.
Literature search refers to the process of examining the formal scientific body of knowledge for written material relevant to a particular area of research; a method of searching databases in a library or on the Web using a computer. Moreover, Literature search is defined as the process of gaining a general familiarity with the current research conducted in a subject area, and finding a small set of journal articles that will serve as the basis for a research idea and will provide the justification or foundation for new research.
Livid means extremely angry. Livid also means reddish, grayish, bluish, or pallid.
Living case is defined as a case study based on a real situation rather than a hypothetical one.
Living donor is defined as an individual who donates replaceable materials, one of a pair of twinned organs, such as the kidney, or a portion of certain organs for transplantation, research, or educational purposes