THLIPSIS
\tˌiːˈe͡ɪt͡ʃlˈɪpsɪs], \tˌiːˈeɪtʃlˈɪpsɪs], \t_ˌiː__ˈeɪ_tʃ_l_ˈɪ_p_s_ɪ_s]\
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Compression, especially constriction of vessels by an external cause.
By Oddity Software
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Compression, especially constriction of vessels by an external cause.
By Noah Webster.
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thlip'sis, n. constriction of a blood-vessel by external compression. [Gr.,--thlibein, to press.]
By Thomas Davidson
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(path.). Compression of blood-vessel &c. esp. by external compression. [Greek]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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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.