LIGIUS
\lˈɪd͡ʒɪəs], \lˈɪdʒɪəs], \l_ˈɪ_dʒ_ɪ__ə_s]\
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A person bound to another by a solemn tie or engagement. Now used to express the relation of a subject to bis sovereign. Lir;na et lapides sub "armorum" ap- pellatione non continentur. Sticks and stones are not contained under the name of "arms." Bract, fol. 1446.
By Henry Campbell Black
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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.-.