CANCELLI
\kant͡ʃˈɛlɪ], \kantʃˈɛlɪ], \k_a_n_tʃ_ˈɛ_l_ɪ]\
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The interlacing osseous plates constituting the elastic porous tissue of certain parts of the bones, esp. in their articular extremities.
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The interlacing osseous plates constituting the elastic porous tissue of certain parts of the bones, esp. in their articular extremities.
By Noah Webster.
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'Lattice-work.' The Cellular or Spongy Texture of Bones, (F.) Tissu celluleux; consisting of numerous cells, communicating with each other. They contain a fatty matter, analogous to marrow. This texture is met with, principally, at the extremities of long bones; and some of the short bones consist almost wholly of it. It allows of the expansion of the extremities of bones, without adding to their weight, and deadens concussions.
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.