CHEMICAL HYPOPHYSECTOMIES
\kˈɛmɪkə͡l hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊfa͡ɪsˈɛktəmˌɪz], \kˈɛmɪkəl hˌaɪpəʊfaɪsˈɛktəmˌɪz], \k_ˈɛ_m_ɪ_k_əl h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_f_aɪ_s_ˈɛ_k_t_ə_m_ˌɪ_z]\
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Total or subtotal destruction of the pituitary gland by chemical injection. It is usually achieved by injection of ethyl alcohol via trans-sphenoidal cannulation under stereotaxic control. It is usually performed for the treatment of intractable pain.
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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.-.