SCLEROSING INJECTIONS
\sklˈɛɹə͡ʊzɪŋ ɪnd͡ʒˈɛkʃənz], \sklˈɛɹəʊzɪŋ ɪndʒˈɛkʃənz], \s_k_l_ˈɛ_ɹ_əʊ_z_ɪ_ŋ ɪ_n_dʒ_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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Chemical agents injected into veins to cause localized thrombosis and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the vessels. They are used in the treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, gastric and esophageal varices, and peptic ulcer hemorrhage.
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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.