NOCTURNAL BRUXISM
\nɒktˈɜːnə͡l bɹˈʌksɪzəm], \nɒktˈɜːnəl bɹˈʌksɪzəm], \n_ɒ_k_t_ˈɜː_n_əl b_ɹ_ˈʌ_k_s_ɪ_z_ə_m]\
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A sleep disorder characterized by grinding and clenching of the teeth and forceful lateral or protrusive jaw movements. Sleep bruxism may be associated with TOOTH INJURIES; TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS; sleep disturbances; and other conditions.
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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.