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Topics referred to by the same term
A-esterase may refer to one of two enzymes: Arylesterase Aryldialkylphosphatase This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title A-esterase
A-esterase
Test for white blood cells in urine
esterase is a type of esterase enzyme released by white blood cells (leukocytes), particularly neutrophils, when they are activated or recruited to a
Leukocyte_esterase
Class of enzymes which split esters into an acid and alcohol via hydrolysis
In biochemistry, an esterase is a class of enzyme that splits esters into an acid and an alcohol in a chemical reaction with water called hydrolysis (and
Esterase
Histological staining compound
α-Naphthyl butyrate esterase, also referred to as naphthyl butyrate esterase or butyrate esterase, is a histological stain specific for white blood cells
Butyrate_esterase
Esterase that lyses choline-based esters
The enzyme cholinesterase (EC 3.1.1.8, choline esterase; systematic name acylcholine acylhydrolase) catalyses the hydrolysis of choline-based esters, several
Cholinesterase
Index of enzymes associated with the same name
Esterase D may refer to: Methylumbelliferyl-acetate deacetylase, an enzyme Carboxylesterase, an enzyme This set index page lists enzyme articles associated
Esterase_D
Glycoprotein present in some enveloped viruses
Hemagglutinin esterase (HEs) is a glycoprotein that certain enveloped viruses possess and use as an invading mechanism. HEs helps in the attachment and
Hemagglutinin_esterase
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Neuropathy target esterase, also known as patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 6 (PNPLA6), is an esterase enzyme that in humans is encoded
Neuropathy_target_esterase
Drugs that inhibit acetylcholinesterase
contamination with the organophosphate. It is believed that the neuropathy target esterase (NTE) is affected by the organophosphate which induces the disease. However
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Acetylcholinesterase_inhibitor
Class of enzymes which use water to break a chemical bond
cleave phosphate groups off molecules. An example of crucial esterase is acetylcholine esterase, which assists in transforming the neuron impulse into the
Hydrolase
The enzyme sinapine esterase (EC 3.1.1.49) catalyzes the hydrolysis reaction: sinapine H2O sinapinic acid + choline Sinapine and sinapinic
Sinapine_esterase
The enzyme sterol esterase (EC 3.1.1.13) catalyzes the reaction a sterol ester + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } a sterol + a fatty acid This
Sterol_esterase
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Neurexophilin and PC-esterase domain family member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NXPE2 gene. GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000204361
Neurexophilin and PC-esterase domain family member 2
Neurexophilin_and_PC-esterase_domain_family_member_2
Mammalian protein found in humans
C1-inhibitor (C1-inh, C1 esterase inhibitor) is a protease inhibitor belonging to the serpin superfamily. Its main function is the inhibition of the complement
C1-inhibitor
Class of enzymes
The chloride cocaine esterase (EC 3.1.1.84, CocE, hCE2, hCE-2, human carboxylesterase 2; systematic name cocaine benzoylhydrolase) catalyses the reaction
Cocaine_esterase
Class of enzymes
The enzyme acetylajmaline esterase (EC 3.1.1.80, AAE, 2β(R)-17-O-acetylajmalan:acetylesterase, acetylajmalan esterase; systematic name 17-O-acetylajmaline
Acetylajmaline_esterase
The enzyme feruloyl esterase (EC 3.1.1.73) catalyzes the reaction feruloyl-polysaccharide + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } ferulate + polysaccharide
Feruloyl_esterase
Disorder resulting in severe swelling
Evans RR (July 1963). "A biochemical abnormality in hereditary angioneurotic edema: Absence of serum inhibitor of C' 1-esterase". Am. J. Med. 35 (1). The
Hereditary_angioedema
Chemical agents that inhibit Cholinesterase
organophosphorus compounds and are considered more potent than VX gas, also a neurotoxic organophosphorus compound. While 4 ChEIs are approved in the US
Cholinesterase_inhibitor
Medical condition
Acquired C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, also referred to as acquired angioedema (AAE), is a rare medical condition that presents as body swelling that
Acquired C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
Acquired_C1_esterase_inhibitor_deficiency
Primary cholinesterase in the body
discussed at Cholinesterase § Types and nomenclature. For acetylcholine esterase (AChE), reversible inhibitors are those that do not irreversibly bond to
Acetylcholinesterase
Class of enzymes
The enzyme acetylxylan esterase (EC 3.1.1.72) catalyzes the deacetylation of xylans and xylo-oligosaccharides. This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases
Acetylxylan_esterase
Species of virus
N-acetyl-9-O-acetylneuraminic acid receptor. It has the hemagglutinin esterase (HE) gene, which distinguishes it as a member of the genus Betacoronavirus and subgenus Embecovirus
Human_coronavirus_HKU1
Chemical reaction
pig liver esterase is the enantioselective conversion of an ester to a carboxylic acid through the action of the enzyme pig liver esterase (EC 3.1.1.1)
Asymmetric ester hydrolysis with pig-liver esterase
Asymmetric_ester_hydrolysis_with_pig-liver_esterase
Disease characterized by rapid swelling
inherited problem known as C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, medications known as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or a lymphoproliferative disorder
Angioedema
Class of enzymes
proactivator convertase, properdin factor D esterase, factor D (complement), complement factor D, CFD, adipsin) is a protein which in humans is encoded by the
Factor_D
Class of enzymes
The enzyme 4-methyloxaloacetate esterase (EC 3.1.1.44) catalyzes the reaction oxaloacetate 4-methyl ester + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } oxaloacetate
4-methyloxaloacetate_esterase
hormone esterase (EC 3.1.1.59, systematic name methyl-(2E,6E,10R)-10,11-epoxy-3,7,11-trimethyltrideca-2,6-dienoate acylhydrolase, JH esterase) catalyzes
Juvenile-hormone_esterase
juvenile-hormone esterase, or JHE. The first observation of activity from JHEH was in Rhodnius prolixus and Schistocerca gregaria. JH esterase was also first
Juvenile hormone epoxide hydrolase
Juvenile_hormone_epoxide_hydrolase
Class of enzymes
methylbutyrate esterase, monobutyrase, procaine esterase, propionyl esterase, triacetin esterase, vitamin A esterase, and cocaine esterase The last enzyme
Carboxylesterase
Class of enzymes which cleave fats via hydrolysis
these are usually treated separately from "conventional" lipases. Unlike esterases, which function in water, lipases "are activated only when adsorbed to
Lipase
Species of virus
an additional shorter spike-like surface protein called hemagglutinin esterase (HE) as well as the larger coronavirus spike protein. de Groot, R.J; et al
Betacoronavirus_1
Chemical compound
ripening of fruit. In over-ripe fruits, due to the presence of pectic methyl esterase enzyme, the pectin gets largely converted to pectic acid which is water-insoluble
Pectic_acid
Potentially fatal complication of pregnancy
by a study which showed that amniotic fluid can activate complement. Additionally, another study showed activity levels of C1 esterase inhibitor, a key
Amniotic_fluid_embolism
Chemical compound
brand name Ganaton) is a prokinetic benzamide derivative. These drugs inhibit dopamine and acetylcholine esterase enzyme and have a gastrokinetic effect
Itopride
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
CES1 gene. The protein is also historically known as serine esterase 1 (SES1), monocyte esterase and cholesterol ester hydrolase (CEH). Three transcript variants
Carboxylesterase_1
Class of enzymes
aspirin esterase, acetylsalicylic acid esterase, and aspirin hydrolase. Ali B, Kaur S (1983). "Mammalian tissue acetylsalicylic acid esterase(s): identification
Acetylsalicylate_deacetylase
Chemical compound (nerve agent)
Soman can be hydrolyzed by a so-called A-esterase, more specifically a diisopropylfluorophosphatase. This esterase, also called somanase, reacts with the
Soman
Enzyme
The enzyme fumonisin B1 esterase (EC 3.1.1.87, fumD (gene); systematic name fumonisin B1 acylhydrolase) catalyses the reaction fumonisin B1 + 2 H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle
Fumonisin_B1_esterase
Class of enzymes
carboxylesterase, pyrethroid-hydrolysing esterase, pyrethroid-hydrolyzing esterase, pyrethroid-selective esterase, pyrethroid-cleaving enzyme, permethrinase
Pyrethroid_hydrolase
Topics referred to by the same term
Helium, symbol He, a chemical element Hemagglutinin esterase, a viral protein Hematoxylin and eosin stain, a popular staining method in histology Hepatic encephalopathy
He
Class of enzymes which split thiol esters into an acid and alcohol
which belong to the esterase family. Esterases, in turn, are one type of the several hydrolases known. Thioesterases exhibit esterase activity (splitting
Thioesterase
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) also known as Serum paraoxonase and arylesterase 1, A esterase, homocysteine thiolactonase or serum aryldialkylphosphatase 1, is an enzyme
PON1
Diagnostic tool used in urinalysis
contain esterases. Neutrophil granulocytes are the leukocytes most commonly associated with urinary infections. A positive test for leukocyte esterase normally
Urine_test_strip
Protein-coding gene in humans
subcomponent (EC 3.4.21.41, activated complement C1r, C overbar 1r esterase, C1r) is a protein involved in the complement system of the innate immune system
Complement_component_1r
Chemical compound
benzylpenicillin, is a prodrug processed to benzylpenicillin by esterases. It has no detectable teratogenic risk to the fetus. Agersborg HP, Batchelor A, Cambridge
Penamecillin
Protein family
lysophopholipase L2, lysophospholipase transacylase, neuropathy target esterase, NTE, NTE-LysoPLA, and NTE-lysophospholipase. This enzyme participates
Lysophospholipase
Vitamin A chemical compound
"Characterization of Esterase and Alcohol Dehydrogenase Activity in Skin. Metabolism of Retinyl Palmitate to Retinol (Vitamin A) During Percutaneous Absorption"
Retinyl_palmitate
Species of scorpion
contains the enzymes alkaline phosphatase, esterase, esterase lipase, acid phosphatase, and phospholipase A. While a C. vittatus sting is not typically deadly
Striped_bark_scorpion
Chemical compound found in some species of mushrooms
non-specific esterases in tissues and fluids. Psilocin is demethylated and oxidatively deaminated by monoamine oxidase (MAO), specifically monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A)
Psilocybin
Class of enzymes
include diacetoxybutynylbithiophene acetate esterase, and 3,4-diacetoxybutinylbithiophene:4-acetate esterase. Pensl R, Suetfeld R (1985). "Occurrence of
5-(3,4-diacetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene deacetylase
5-(3,4-diacetoxybut-1-ynyl)-2,2'-bithiophene_deacetylase
Cheese with blue veins of mold
pre-gastric esterase. This solution is prepared in advance by an enzyme hydrolysis of a milk fat emulsion. The addition of modified milk fat stimulates a progressive
Blue_cheese
Chemical compound
related compound bisphenol A. However, no negative health effects of bis-GMA use in dental resins have been found. Salivary esterases can slowly degrade bis-GMA-based
Bis-GMA
Organ of the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates
and cholesterol esterase. Enzymes that break down starch and other carbohydrates include amylase. These enzymes are secreted in a fluid rich in bicarbonate
Pancreas
Glycoprotein spike on a viral capsid or viral envelope
(an enzyme) and hemagglutinin (also a class I fusion protein). Some instead have a single hemagglutinin esterase protein with both functions. Retroviruses
Spike_protein
Protein found in humans
Complement component 1s (EC 3.4.21.42, C1 esterase, activated complement C1s, complement C overbar 1r, C1s) is a protein involved in the complement system
Complement_component_1s
Chemical compound
producing masculinization and suitable for androgen replacement therapy. Esterase enzymes break the ester bond in testosterone enanthate, releasing free
Testosterone_enanthate
In enzymology, a retinyl-palmitate esterase (EC 3.1.1.21) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction. retinyl palmitate + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons
Retinyl-palmitate_esterase
Class of enzymes
PETases are an esterase class of enzymes that catalyze the breakdown (via hydrolysis) of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic to monomeric mono-2-hydroxyethyl
PETase
Subgenus of viruses
is a subgenus of coronaviruses in the genus Betacoronavirus. The viruses in this subgenus, unlike other coronaviruses, have a hemagglutinin esterase (HE)
Embecovirus
Cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells
subclassification of AML. The combination of a myeloperoxidase or Sudan black stain and a nonspecific esterase stain will provide the desired information
Acute_myeloid_leukemia
Genus of viruses in the family Orthomyxoviridae
influenza viruses to express the enzyme esterase. This enzyme is similar to the enzyme neuraminidase produced by Types A and B in that they both function in
Influenza_C_virus
Topics referred to by the same term
Photoluminescence excitation Pig-liver esterase Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, P&LE Polymorphous light eruption, a skin condition caused by sunlight Public
PLE
Dietary lipid
group. They are hydrolyzed by pancreatic enzymes, such as cholesterol esterase, to produce cholesterol and free fatty acids. They are associated with
Cholesteryl_ester
Chemical compound
lethal dose between 150–215 mg/kg (acetylcholine esterase inactivator). PMSF should be handled only inside a fume hood and while wearing gloves. DMSO is sometimes
PMSF
Essential nutrient
PMC 2699641. PMID 18046911. Boehnlein J, Sakr A, Lichtin JL, Bronaugh RL (August 1994). "Characterization of esterase and alcohol dehydrogenase activity in skin
Vitamin_A
Class of enzymes
The enzyme methylumbelliferyl-acetate deacetylase (EC 3.1.1.56, esterase D) catalyzes the reaction 4-methylumbelliferyl acetate + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle
Methylumbelliferyl-acetate deacetylase
Methylumbelliferyl-acetate_deacetylase
Anatomic structure in pit vipers
adenosine triphosphate, monoamine oxidase, generalized esterases, and acetylcholine esterase have also been found in it. When prey comes into range,
Loreal_pit
Class of enzymes
hydrolase, paraoxonase, and parathion aryl esterase; systematic name aryltriphosphate dialkylphosphohydrolase) is a metalloenzyme that hydrolyzes the triester
Aryldialkylphosphatase
The enzyme α-amino-acid esterase (EC 3.1.1.43) catalyzes the reaction an α-amino acid ester + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons } an α-amino acid
Alpha-amino-acid_esterase
Psychedelic drug
Psilocin ester prodrugs like 4-AcO-DMT are cleaved into psilocin by esterase enzymes. A 2025 in-vitro study examined the stability and metabolism of several
4-AcO-DMT
Class of enzymes
The enzyme 1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase (EC 3.1.1.47) catalyzes the reaction 1-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine + H2O ⇌ {\displaystyle
1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase
1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine_esterase
Chemical compound
February 9, 2012. Fesoterodine is a prodrug. It is broken down into its active metabolite, desfesoterodine, by plasma esterases. Fesoterodine has the advantage
Fesoterodine
Class of enzymes
deoxyribonucleases. They catalyze digestion of the ends of linear DNA. They are a type of esterase. They are classified EC 3.1.11. Deoxyribonuclease Exodeoxyribonucleases
Exodeoxyribonuclease
Chemical compound
(GPLC) is a propionyl ester of carnitine that includes an additional glycine component. Due to tissues esterases enzymes, GPLC should act as a prodrug and
Glycine_propionyl-L-carnitine
Chemical compound
studies show that DEP, a phthalic acid ester (PAE), is enzymatically hydrolyzed to its monoesters by pancreatic cholesterol esterase (CEase) in pigs and
Diethyl_phthalate
Combination drug
N-acetylcysteine (NAC), which is a mucus-thinning drug. Upon contact with tissue esterases, TGA releases both TAFGE and NAC. As a standalone medication, NAC
Thiamphenicol glycinate acetylcysteine
Thiamphenicol_glycinate_acetylcysteine
Species of virus
esterase, In Situ Esterase Assays provide a quick and inexpensive method of detecting just Types C and D. Because influenza virus A has an animal reservoir
Influenza_D_virus
Subfamily of viruses in the family Coronaviridae
A) also has a shorter spike-like surface protein called hemagglutinin esterase (HE). The HE proteins occur as homodimers composed of about 400 amino acid
Coronavirus
acylhydrolase. Other names in common use include tropine esterase, atropinase, and atropine esterase. Plasma atropinesterase exhibits high enantiospecific
Tropinesterase
Topics referred to by the same term
and Telegram channel Acetylajmaline esterase, an enzyme Acquired angioedema, a rare medical condition (C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency) Adobe After Effects
AAE
Flavorant food additive
enzymes such as proteases (not including the usual rennet), lipases and esterases. An incubation period under controlled conditions is required for proper
Enzyme-modified_cheese
Pharmaceutical drug
name Firazyr, is a medication for the symptomatic treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in adults with C1-esterase-inhibitor deficiency
Icatibant
Chemical compound
formed when the dental composite material bis-GMA is degraded by salivary esterases. It is also called BADGE·2H2O in reference to it being the hydrolyzed
Bis-HPPP
Species of virus
hemagglutinin-esterase (HE). Genetic and antigenic analyses reveal significant similarities between HCoV-OC43 and bovine coronavirus (BCoV), suggesting a zoonotic
Human_coronavirus_OC43
common use include ornithine esterase, and 5-N 5-L-ornithine-ester hydrolase. Emery T (June 1976). "Fungal ornithine esterases: relationship to iron transport"
Fusarinine-C_ornithinesterase
Triglyceride found in butter
Florencia; Martin, Rogelio (October 1990). "Butyrate esterase (4-methylumbelliferyl butyrate) spot test, a simple method for immediate identification of Moraxella
Tributyrin
K. (2023-04-07). "Appendix C". Schwinghammer's Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach, Twelfth Edition. McGraw Hill Professional. p. 441
List of medical abbreviations: A
List_of_medical_abbreviations:_A
Pharmaceutical fungicide or fungistatic used to treat and prevent mycosis
terbinafine)[medical citation needed] Triacetin – hydrolysed to acetic acid by fungal esterases Undecylenic acid – an unsaturated fatty acid derived from natural castor
Antifungal
Region of the human brain
[citation needed] Physostigmine, a choline-esterase inhibitor, elevates endogenous levels of acetylcholine and causes a rise in blood pressure by stimulation
Rostral_ventrolateral_medulla
Chemical compound
no more alcohol is consumed. 1-Aminocyclopropanol also deactivates the esterase activity of aldehyde dehydrogenase, but less significantly. Coprine is
Coprine
Class of enzymes
lipase that degrades triglycerides into two fatty acids and a monoglyceride Sterol esterase Phospholipase Several nucleases that degrade nucleic acids
Digestive_enzyme
Painful or uncomfortable urination
leukocyte esterase or bacteria in the urine, then dysuria may suggest that the patient probably has urethritis. This is typically described to be a burning
Dysuria
Birth defect in which the intestine lacks certain nerves
Hirschsprung's disease (HD or HSCR) is a birth defect in which nerves are missing from parts of the intestine. The most prominent symptom is constipation
Hirschsprung's_disease
Class of enzymes which split acetic esters into alcohols and acetates
(January 1953). "Serum esterases. I. Two types of esterase (A and B) hydrolysing p-nitrophenyl acetate, propionate and butyrate, and a method for their determination"
Acetylesterase
Form of L-carnitine
human body, and it is available as a dietary supplement. Acetylcarnitine is broken down in the blood by plasma esterases to carnitine which is used by the
Acetylcarnitine
Class of enzymes
acylhydrolase. Other names in common use include 11-cis-retinol palmitate esterase, and RPH. This enzyme participates in retinol metabolism. This enzyme has
11-cis-retinyl-palmitate hydrolase
11-cis-retinyl-palmitate_hydrolase
Pharmaceutical compound
non-specific esterases. O-Glutarylpsilocin was first described in the scientific literature in 2024. It has been patented by Reunion Neuroscience. A related
RE-109
Medical condition
Kobayashi, M.; Tokura, Y. (2013). "Decreased Expression of Acetylcholine Esterase in Cholinergic Urticaria with Hypohidrosis or Anhidrosis". Journal of Investigative
Cholinergic_urticaria
Species of protist
between procaine and isocarboxazid metabolism in vitro by a liver microsomal amidase-esterase". Biochemical Pharmacology. 24 (16): 1517–1521. doi:10
Blastocystis_hominis
A ESTERASE
A ESTERASE
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese name GRAÇA means "graceful."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish RadomiÅ‚, RADOMIÅA means "happy favor."
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish Estéban, ESTEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish LudmiÅ‚, LUDMIÅA means "people's favor."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish BogumiÅ‚, BOGUMIÅA means "God-favor."
Female
Swedish
Short form of Swedish Linnéa, NÉA means "twinflower."
Female
Slovene
Slovene form of Greek Hagne, NEŽA means "chaste; holy."
Female
Portuguese
Feminine form of Galician-Portuguese UxÃo, UXÃA means "well born."
Female
Egyptian
, a royal lady of the IIIrd or IVth dynasty.
Female
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese form of Hebrew Leah, LÃA means "weary."
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-GUN means "grape."
Female
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Gerðr, GERÃA means "enclosure, stronghold."
Female
Slovene
Feminine form of Slovene Sašo, SAŠA means "defender of mankind."
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Greek Sophia, SOFÃA means "wisdom."
Female
Icelandic
Feminine form of Icelandic Stefán, STEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Swedish
Swedish form of Latin Linnaea, LINNÉA means "twin flower."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-WUT means "weapon."
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucia, LUCÃA means "light."Â
Female
French
French form of Hebrew Leah, LÉA means "weary."
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish PÃo, PÃA means "pious."
A ESTERASE
A ESTERASE
Female
German
Dutch and German form of French Sophie, SOFIE means "wisdom."Â
Girl/Female
Polish
Christian.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Artist; Goddess Parvati; Artistic
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Oriya, Telugu
Lord of the World
Female
Native American
Native American Cherokee name GALILAHI means "attractive."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Ocean
Surname or Lastname
English (North Midlands)
English (North Midlands) : habitational name from any of various places (in Derbyshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Yorkshire, and elsewhere) named Bramley, from Old English brÅm ‘broom’, ‘gorse’ + lÄ“ah ‘woodland clearing’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Fragrance; Flower; Sum; Total
Girl/Female
Scandinavian
Abbreviation of Katherine. Pure.
Male
Hindi/Indian
Variant spelling of Hindi Mahendra, MAHINDER means "great-Indra."
A ESTERASE
A ESTERASE
A ESTERASE
A ESTERASE
A ESTERASE
a.
Dark-visaged; swart.
n.
A flow or running from the ear, esp. a purulent discharge.
prep.
In process of; in the act of; into; to; -- used with verbal substantives in -ing which begin with a consonant. This is a shortened form of the preposition an (which was used before the vowel sound); as in a hunting, a building, a begging.
a.
Boastful; defiant; exulting. Also used adverbially.
a.
See Alamort.
a.
Private; confidential; familiar.
n.
A thin gelatinous tissue separating the ectoderm and endoderm in certain coelenterates.
prep.
In; on; at; by.