Lump-Sum

The method of settlement provide by most policies unless an alternate settlement is selected by the Policy holder before death or the beneficiary before receiving the payment. specifically the whole amount due or still owing under the Policy contract.

Lutine Bell

The bell from HMS Lutine, a captured French vessel, lost in 1799 when carrying bullion much of which was recovered in 1857-8. The bell now hangs in the ‘Room’ at Lloyd’s above the Caller’s Rostrum and is rung to call attention to very important announcements such as casualties and arrivals of missing ships. It is rung once for bad news and twice for good news.

LVN

Abbreviation that means licensed vocational nurse/licensed visiting nurse. See licensed practical nurse (LPN) .

Lysis

1. Breakdown, decomposition, destruction, or dissolution of a cell or molecule through the action of a specific agent such as lysin. 2. Slow and steady lessening of the symptoms of a disease.