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\ˌuːkənˈiːsɪs], \ˌuːkənˈiːsɪs], \ˌuː_k_ə_n_ˈiː_s_ɪ_s]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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[Greek] The karyokinetic stages of the nucleus in the maturation and fertilization of the egg (biol.).
By J.H. Kenneth
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The active phenomena occurring in an ovum during maturation, fertilization, and segmentation, especially the active changes of the vitellus. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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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.