EPIPLOON
\ˌɛpɪplˈuːn], \ˌɛpɪplˈuːn], \ˌɛ_p_ɪ_p_l_ˈuː_n]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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A prolongation of the peritoneum, which floats above a portion of the intestines, and is formed of two membranous layers, with vessels and fatty bands distributed through it. Anatomists have described several epiploons. The uses of the omentum are but little known. The chief one seems to be, to retain the viscera in situ, and to give passage to vessels.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.