EXTRAVAGANCY
\ɛkstɹˈavəɡənsi], \ɛkstɹˈavəɡənsi], \ɛ_k_s_t_ɹ_ˈa_v_ə_ɡ_ə_n_s_i]\
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the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth; "we were surprised by the extravagance of his description"
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.