MESENCHYMOMAS
\mˌɛsɪnt͡ʃɪmˈə͡ʊməz], \mˌɛsɪntʃɪmˈəʊməz], \m_ˌɛ_s_ɪ_n_tʃ_ɪ_m_ˈəʊ_m_ə_z]\
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A mixed mesenchymal tumor composed of two or more mesodermal cellular elements not commonly associated, not counting fibrous tissue as one of the elements. Mesenchymomas are widely distributed in the body and about 75% are malignant. (Dorland, 27th ed; Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1866)
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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.