CARDIAC ARREST
\kˈɑːdɪˌak ɐɹˈɛst], \kˈɑːdɪˌak ɐɹˈɛst], \k_ˈɑː_d_ɪ__ˌa_k ɐ_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_t]\
Definitions of CARDIAC ARREST
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absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death
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.-.