FURROW KERATITIDES
\fˈʌɹə͡ʊ kˈɛɹɐtˌɪta͡ɪdz], \fˈʌɹəʊ kˈɛɹɐtˌɪtaɪdz], \f_ˈʌ_ɹ_əʊ k_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɐ_t_ˌɪ_t_aɪ_d_z]\
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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.