BRILLIANT DIAMOND
\bɹˈɪlɪənt dˈa͡ɪ͡əmənd], \bɹˈɪlɪənt dˈaɪəmənd], \b_ɹ_ˈɪ_l_ɪ__ə_n_t d_ˈaɪə_m_ə_n_d]\
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So called from the effect of the facets, 56-64 generally, with upper octagonal face, into which it is cut ; only a good stone being thus treated. Rose D., broad in proportion to their depth, have a flat base, with two rows of triangular facets, and six uppermost, uniting in a point. Stones still thinner are cut as Table D.
By Henry Percy Smith
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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.-.