FISSURE-NEEDLE
\fˈɪʃənˈiːdə͡l], \fˈɪʃənˈiːdəl], \f_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n_ˈiː_d_əl]\
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A spiral needle for bringing together the lips of a wound; being turned round its axis it catches each lip alternately, and it is so made as to be able to introduce a thread or wire, which is left in the place when the needle is withdrawn.
By Daniel Lyons
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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.-.