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\ɐpnjˈuːz], \ɐpnjˈuːz], \ɐ_p_n_j_ˈuː_z]\
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One devoid of respiration. An epithet applied by authors to cases in which the respiration is so small and slow, that it seems suspended.-Castelli. It is probable, however, that the word was always applied to the patient, not to the disease.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.-.