PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
\pɜːnˈɪʃəs ɐnˈiːmi͡ə], \pɜːnˈɪʃəs ɐnˈiːmiə], \p_ɜː_n_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_s ɐ_n_ˈiː_m_iə]\
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a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12)
By Princeton University
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a chronic progressive anemia of older adults; thought to result from a lack of intrinsic factor (a substance secreted by the stomach that is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A megaloblastic anemia occurring in children but more commonly in later life, characterized by histamine-fast achlorhydria, in which the laboratory and clinical manifestations are based on malabsorption of vitamin B 12 due to a failure of the gastric mucosa to secrete adequate and potent intrinsic factor. (Dorland, 27th ed)
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
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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.