DIASTEMATOMYELIAS
\dˌa͡ɪəstˌɛmɐtˌɒmɪˈiːli͡əz], \dˌaɪəstˌɛmɐtˌɒmɪˈiːliəz], \d_ˌaɪ_ə_s_t_ˌɛ_m_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_m_ɪ__ˈiː_l_iə_z]\
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Congenital malformations of the central nervous system and adjacent structures related to defective neural tube closure during the first trimester of pregnancy generally occurring between days 18-29 of gestation. Ectodermal and mesodermal malformations (mainly involving the skull and vertebrae) may occur as a result of defects of neural tube closure. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, pp31-41)
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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.