CONTRECOUP
\kˈɒntɹɪkˌuːp], \kˈɒntɹɪkˌuːp], \k_ˈɒ_n_t_ɹ_ɪ_k_ˌuː_p]\
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A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the parts affected.
By Oddity Software
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Contra-fissura.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.