AMYGDALOID NUCLEUS
\ˈamɪɡdˌalɔ͡ɪd njˈuːklɪəs], \ˈamɪɡdˌalɔɪd njˈuːklɪəs], \ˈa_m_ɪ_ɡ_d_ˌa_l_ɔɪ_d n_j_ˈuː_k_l_ɪ__ə_s]\
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an almond-shaped neural structure in the anterior part of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum; intimately connected with the hypothalamus and the hippocampus and the cingulate gyrus; as part of the limbic system it plays an important role in motivation and emotional behavior
By Princeton University
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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.-.