PRAGMATIC(AL)
\pɹaɡmˈatɪk ˈal], \pɹaɡmˈatɪk ˈal], \p_ɹ_a_ɡ_m_ˈa_t_ɪ_k__ ˈa_l]\
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Meddlesome; dogmatic; of pragmatism; (-ic) treating facts of history with reference to their practical lessons; (-ic) of the affairs of a State (p. sanction, imperial or royal ordinance issued as fundamental law, esp. that of Charles VI in 1724 settling Austrian succession). Hence pragmaticality n., pragmatically adv. [French]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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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.