PACKED ERYTHROCYTE VOLUME
\pˈakt ɜːɹˈɪθɹəsˌa͡ɪt vˈɒljuːm], \pˈakt ɜːɹˈɪθɹəsˌaɪt vˈɒljuːm], \p_ˈa_k_t ɜː_ɹ_ˈɪ_θ_ɹ_ə_s_ˌaɪ_t v_ˈɒ_l_j_uː_m]\
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Measurement of the volume of packed red cells in a blood specimen by centrifugation. The procedure is performed using a tube with graduated markings or with automated blood cell counters. It is used as an indicator of erythrocyte status in disease. For example, anemia shows a low hematocrit, polycythemia, high values.
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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.-.