EFFEMINIZE
\ˈɛfɪmˌɪna͡ɪz], \ˈɛfɪmˌɪnaɪz], \ˈɛ_f_ɪ_m_ˌɪ_n_aɪ_z]\
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to give a (more) feminine, effeminate, or womanly quality or appearance to; "This hairdo feminizes the man"
By Princeton University
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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.