CALCULI OF THE EARS
\kˈalkjʊlˌa͡ɪ ɒvðɪ ˈi͡əz], \kˈalkjʊlˌaɪ ɒvðɪ ˈiəz], \k_ˈa_l_k_j_ʊ_l_ˌaɪ ɒ_v_ð_ɪ_ ˈiə_z]\
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Hard, light, and inflammable concretions, which occur in the meatus auditorius externus, and are merely indurated cerumen. They are a frequent cause of deafness. They can be easily seen, and may be extracted by appropriate forceps, after having been detached by injections of soap and water.
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.-.