CACHEXY
\kˈaʃɛksi], \kˈaʃɛksi], \k_ˈa_ʃ_ɛ_k_s_i]\
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any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
By Princeton University
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any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.