FASCIA PROPRIA
\fˈe͡ɪʃiə pɹˈɒpɹiə], \fˈeɪʃiə pɹˈɒpɹiə], \f_ˈeɪ_ʃ_i__ə p_ɹ_ˈɒ_p_ɹ_i__ə]\
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A layer of areolar tissue derived from the sheath of the femoral vessels,-or according to some from the cribriform fascia. It is one of the coverings of femoral hernia, and is generally pretty dense about the neck of the hernia; but thin or even wanting on its fundus.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.