CHELA
\t͡ʃˈɛlə], \tʃˈɛlə], \tʃ_ˈɛ_l_ə]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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This word has several significations. Chela, a forked probe used for extracting polypi from the nose. Chelae- chaps, or cracks on the feet, organs of generation, &c. Chelae likewise means claws, especially those of the crab. See Cancrorum Chelae.
By Robley Dunglison
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
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