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\mˌɪkt͡ʃəɹˈɪʃən sˈɪnkə͡ʊps], \mˌɪktʃəɹˈɪʃən sˈɪnkəʊps], \m_ˌɪ_k_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n s_ˈɪ_n_k_əʊ_p_s]\
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A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., BRAIN ISCHEMIA). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength that precedes a syncopal event or accompanies an incomplete syncope. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp367-9)
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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.