PILEUS
\pˈɪlɪəs], \pˈɪlɪəs], \p_ˈɪ_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
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By Noah Webster.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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A shield. A nipple-like instrument, formed of various materials, and used by females for protecting the nipple during the child’s sucking, when the part is painful. Also, a caul.
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Cucupha- p. Hippocraticus, Bonnet d’Hippocrate.
By Robley Dunglison
Word of the day
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.