TOMOMANIA
\tˌɒməmˈe͡ɪni͡ə], \tˌɒməmˈeɪniə], \t_ˌɒ_m_ə_m_ˈeɪ_n_iə]\
Definitions of TOMOMANIA
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[Greek] A mania for performing surgical operations.
By Alexander Duane
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A craze for performing needless surgical operations.
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Hysteric desire to be operated upon surgically.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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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.