CIRCLE OF WILLIS
\sˈɜːkə͡l ɒv wˈɪlis], \sˈɜːkəl ɒv wˈɪlis], \s_ˈɜː_k_əl ɒ_v w_ˈɪ_l_i_s]\
Sort: Oldest first
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
-
A polygonal anastomosis at the base of the brain formed by the internal carotid (CAROTID ARTERY, INTERNAL), proximal parts of the anterior, middle, and posterior cerebral arteries (ANTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY, MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY, POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY), the anterior communicating artery and the posterior communicating arteries.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
Word of the day
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.