COMPARATIVE SCIENCE
\kəmpˈaɹətˌɪv sˈa͡ɪ͡əns], \kəmpˈaɹətˌɪv sˈaɪəns], \k_ə_m_p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_t_ˌɪ_v s_ˈaɪə_n_s]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
Short for comparative study of a particular science, i.e. its study with a view to the comparison of genera and species and the registration of points of similarity and difference, whence general conclusions may be drawn by induction. It is opposed to descriptive or mere analytical science.
By Henry Percy Smith
Word of the day
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.-.