DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER
\dˈɛnɡi hˌɛməɹˈad͡ʒɪk fˈiːvə], \dˈɛnɡi hˌɛməɹˈadʒɪk fˈiːvə], \d_ˈɛ_n_ɡ_i h_ˌɛ_m_ə_ɹ_ˈa_dʒ_ɪ_k f_ˈiː_v_ə]\
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A distinct and virulent form of DENGUE characterized by thrombocytopenia and hemoconcentration (grades I and II) and distinguished by a positive tourniquet test. When accompanied by circulatory failure and shock (grades III and IV), it is called dengue shock syndrome. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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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.