CACHALOT
\kˈat͡ʃɐlˌɒt], \kˈatʃɐlˌɒt], \k_ˈa_tʃ_ɐ_l_ˌɒ_t]\
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large whale with a large cavity in the head containing spermaceti and oil; also a source of ambergris
By Princeton University
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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.