AREOLATION
\ˌaɹɪəlˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˌaɹɪəlˈeɪʃən], \ˌa_ɹ_ɪ__ə_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Any small space, bounded by some part different in color or structure, as the spaces bounded by the nervures of the wings of insects, or those by the veins of leaves; an areola.
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.