CALCULI OF THE EARS
\kˈalkjʊlˌa͡ɪ ɒvðɪ ˈi͡əz], \kˈalkjʊlˌaɪ ɒvðɪ ˈiəz], \k_ˈa_l_k_j_ʊ_l_ˌaɪ ɒ_v_ð_ɪ_ ˈiə_z]\
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Hard, light, and inflammable concretions, which occur in the meatus auditorius externus, and are merely indurated cerumen. They are a frequent cause of deafness. They can be easily seen, and may be extracted by appropriate forceps, after having been detached by injections of soap and water.
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.