DIASTALTIC
\dˌa͡ɪəstˈaltɪk], \dˌaɪəstˈaltɪk], \d_ˌaɪ_ə_s_t_ˈa_l_t_ɪ_k]\
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By Thomas Davidson
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Diastalticus; from 'through,' and 'I send.' An epithet applied by Dr. Marshall Hall to the reflex or excitomotory system of nerves; because the actions they induce are performed 'through' the spinal marrow as their essential centre.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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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.-.