DIVING-BELL
\dˈa͡ɪvɪŋbˈɛl], \dˈaɪvɪŋbˈɛl], \d_ˈaɪ_v_ɪ_ŋ_b_ˈɛ_l]\
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d[=i]v'ing-bel, n. a hollow vessel or chamber, originally bell-shaped, open at the bottom and supplied with air by a tube from above, in which one may descend into and work under water.--n. DIV'ING-DRESS, the water-tight costume of a diver, with special provision for receiving air, &c. [See DIVE.]
By Thomas Davidson
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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.-.