CANCER OF THE BRAIN
\kˈansəɹ ɒvðə bɹˈe͡ɪn], \kˈansəɹ ɒvðə bɹˈeɪn], \k_ˈa_n_s_ə_ɹ ɒ_v_ð_ə b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n]\
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Neoplasms of the intracranial components of the central nervous system, including the cerebral hemispheres, basal ganglia, hypothalamus, thalamus, brain stem, and cerebellum. Brain neoplasms are subdivided into primary (originating from brain tissue) and secondary (i.e., metastatic) forms. Primary neoplasms are subdivided into benign and malignant forms. In general, brain tumors may also be classified by age of onset, histologic type, or presenting location in the brain.
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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.