INDULGENCES
\ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənsɪz], \ɪndˈʌldʒənsɪz], \ɪ_n_d_ˈʌ_l_dʒ_ə_n_s_ɪ_z]\
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[L.] A power claimed by the Latin Church of granting remission for a certain term, either on earth or in purgatory, of the penalties due to sin. The practice was introduced in the eleventh century, as a recompense to those who incurred the perils of the Crusades. Indulgences are said to be (1) Plenary, or complete; or (2) Partial.
By Henry Percy Smith
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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.-.