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stearyl-CoA desaturase (medicine)


stearyl-CoA desaturase


A protein complex that is key in the synthesis of unsaturated fatty acids; it introduces a double bond at d9; high dietary levels of unsaturated fatty acids decrease this enzyme's activity in the liver; a number of agents will induce this enzyme (e.g., insulin, hydrocortisone, and triiodothyronine).


propel (oh)



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[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Latin; Origin: propellere, from pellere 'to drive']
to move, drive, or push something forward
-see also propulsion propulsion
::a boat propelled by a small motor
::One of our students was unable to propel her wheelchair up the ramp.
propel yourself along/through etc
::She used the sticks to propel herself along.
written to make someone move in a particular direction, especially by pushing them
::He took her arm and propelled her towards the door.
to move someone into a new situation or make them do something
propel sb to/into sth
::The Film propelled her to stardom.
::Company directors were propelled into action.