FURROW KERATITIS
\fˈʌɹə͡ʊ kˌɛɹɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs], \fˈʌɹəʊ kˌɛɹɐtˈaɪtɪs], \f_ˈʌ_ɹ_əʊ k_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɐ_t_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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A form of herpetic keratitis characterized by the formation of small vesicles which break down and coalesce to form recurring dendritic ulcers, characteristically irregular, linear, branching, and ending in knoblike extremities. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d 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.