SUCTION CURETTAGE
\sˈʌkʃən kjˈʊɹɛtɪd͡ʒ], \sˈʌkʃən kjˈʊɹɛtɪdʒ], \s_ˈʌ_k_ʃ_ə_n k_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_ɛ_t_ɪ_dʒ]\
Definitions of SUCTION CURETTAGE
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a method of induced abortion; prior to the 14th week of gestation the embryo and placenta are removed by applying suction to the dilated cervix
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.