TOMFOOLERY
\tˈɒmfuːləɹi], \tˈɒmfuːləɹi], \t_ˈɒ_m_f_uː_l_ə_ɹ_i]\
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By Daniel Lyons
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n. Foolish trifling ; ridiculous behaviour;- knick-knacks, trinkets, &c.
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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.