DENGUE SHOCK SYNDROME
\dˈɛnɡi ʃˈɒk sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \dˈɛnɡi ʃˈɒk sˈɪndɹəʊm], \d_ˈɛ_n_ɡ_i ʃ_ˈɒ_k s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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A distinct and virulent form of DENGUE characterized by thrombocytopenia and hemoconcentration (grades I and II) and distinguished by a positive tourniquet test. When accompanied by circulatory failure and shock (grades III and IV), it is called dengue shock syndrome. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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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.