COLLATERAL DAMAGE
\kəlˈatəɹə͡l dˈamɪd͡ʒ], \kəlˈatəɹəl dˈamɪdʒ], \k_ə_l_ˈa_t_ə_ɹ_əl d_ˈa_m_ɪ_dʒ]\
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(euphemism) inadvertent casualties and destruction inflicted on civilians in the course of military operations
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.-.