DESMOID TISSUE
\dɪsmˈɔ͡ɪd tˈɪʃuː], \dɪsmˈɔɪd tˈɪʃuː], \d_ɪ_s_m_ˈɔɪ_d t_ˈɪ_ʃ_uː]\
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from 'a ligament, and 'shape.' Ligamentous Tissue, Textus desmosus. This tissue is very generally diffused over the human body; has very close connexion with the areolar tissue, and is continuous with it in divers places. It constitutes the ligaments, aponeuroses, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.