SYRINGOMA
\sɪɹɪnd͡ʒˈə͡ʊmə], \sɪɹɪndʒˈəʊmə], \s_ɪ_ɹ_ɪ_n_dʒ_ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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A benign tumor of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to be hereditary. (Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, pp2407-8)
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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.