ENARTHROSIS
\ɛnɑːθɹˈə͡ʊsɪs], \ɛnɑːθɹˈəʊsɪs], \ɛ_n_ɑː_θ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
By Princeton University
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a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A kind of diarthrodial articulation, in which the head of a bone is received into the cavity of another, and can be moved in all directions. The joint of the os femoris with the osinnominatum is one of this character.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.