COLORECTAL TUMOR
\kˈʌləɹˌɛktə͡l tjˈuːmə], \kˈʌləɹˌɛktəl tjˈuːmə], \k_ˈʌ_l_ə_ɹ_ˌɛ_k_t_əl t_j_ˈuː_m_ə]\
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Tumors or cancer of the either the COLON or RECTUM or both. The most frequent malignant tumor in the United States. Etiological factors which increase the risk of colorectal cancer include chronic ulcerative colitis, familial polyposis of the colon, exposure to asbestos, irradiation of the cervix.
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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.