HEPAR
\hˈɛpɑː], \hˈɛpɑː], \h_ˈɛ_p_ɑː]\
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A name for substances resembling liver in appearance. The ancient name for the liver of sulphur, Hepar sulphuris; which is sometimes a compound of sulphur and potassium; at others, of sulphur and potassa. See Potassae sulphuretum.
By Robley Dunglison
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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