AEGIAS
\ˈiːd͡ʒəz], \ˈiːdʒəz], \ˈiː_dʒ_ə_z]\
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There is obscurity regarding the precise meaning of this word. It was used to designate an ulcer, or speck on the transparent cornea.-Hippocrates. Maitre Jean uses it for a calcareous deposit between the conjunctiva and sclerotica.
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Proto Oncogene Proteins c erbB 2
- cell surface protein-tyrosine kinase that is found to be overexpressed in significant number adenocarcinomas. It has extensive homology can heterodimerize EGF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR), 3 receptor (RECEPTOR, 3) and the 4 receptor. Activation of erbB-2 receptor occurs during heterodimer formation with a ligand-bound erbB family members. EC 2.7.11.-.