COMPRESSIVE MYELOPATHY
\kəmpɹˈɛsɪv mˌa͡ɪɪlˈɒpəθɪ], \kəmpɹˈɛsɪv mˌaɪɪlˈɒpəθɪ], \k_ə_m_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_v m_ˌaɪ_ɪ_l_ˈɒ_p_ə_θ_ɪ]\
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Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.
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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.-.