CONTEXTUAL DEFINITION
\kəntˈɛkst͡ʃuːə͡l dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], \kəntˈɛkstʃuːəl dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], \k_ə_n_t_ˈɛ_k_s_tʃ_uː_əl d_ˌɛ_f_ɪ_n_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; for example, "legal duty" might be defined contextually; "X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law"
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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.