CELIAC DISEASE
\sˈɛlɪˌak dɪzˈiːz], \sˈɛlɪˌak dɪzˈiːz], \s_ˈɛ_l_ɪ__ˌa_k d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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a disorder in children and adults; inability to tolerate wheat protein (gluten); symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation; often accompanied by lactose intolerance
By Princeton University
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A disease characterized by intestinal malabsorption and precipitated by gluten-containing foods. The intestinal mucosa shows loss of villous structure.
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.