ANOREXIA NERVOSAS
\ˌanɔːɹˈɛksi͡ə nɜːvˈə͡ʊsəz], \ˌanɔːɹˈɛksiə nɜːvˈəʊsəz], \ˌa_n_ɔː_ɹ_ˈɛ_k_s_iə n_ɜː_v_ˈəʊ_s_ə_z]\
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Syndrome in which the primary features include excessive fear of becoming overweight, body image disturbance, significant weight loss, refusal to maintain minimal normal weight, and amenorrhea. This disorder occurs most frequently in adolescent females. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)
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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.