GALENIC
\ɡˈe͡ɪlnɪk], \ɡˈeɪlnɪk], \ɡ_ˈeɪ_l_n_ɪ_k]\
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-AL, g[=a]-len'ik, -al, adj. pertaining to Galen, the 2d-cent. Greek physician, or to his methods and theories.--ns. G[=A]'LENISM; G[=A]'LENIST.
By Thomas Davidson
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That which relates to the doctrine of Galen or to Galenism. Used, substantively, for drugs that are not chymical.
By Robley Dunglison
By Sir Augustus Henry
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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.