(1) The differences in ability of the mammalian and microbial enzymes to metabolize 18-hydroxylated oestrogens is explained on the basis of recognition sites with different geometrical dimensions, characteristic of the placental (Descomps & Crastes de Paulet, 1969) and the microbial steroid enzymes (Fosset & Crastes de Paulet, 1967).
Posset
Definition:
(n.) A beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, as by wine, etc., -- much in favor formerly.
(v. t.) To curdle; to turn, as milk; to coagulate; as, to posset the blood.
(v. t.) To treat with possets; to pamper.
Example Sentences:
(1) There were no differences in vomiting, posseting, or bowel habit between the groups.