PROSTHESIS
\pɹˈɒsθəsˌɪs], \pɹˈɒsθəsˌɪs], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_θ_ə_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
By Princeton University
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corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Oddity Software
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Artificial substitutes for body parts, and materials inserted into tissue for functional, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes. Prostheses can be functional, as in the case of artificial arms and legs, or cosmetic, as in the case of an artificial eye. Implants, all surgically inserted or grafted into the body, tend to be used therapeutically. IMPLANTS, EXPERIMENTAL is available for those used experimentally.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.