PLASMA VOLUME EXPANDERS
\plˈazmə vˈɒljuːm ɛkspˈandəz], \plˈazmə vˈɒljuːm ɛkspˈandəz], \p_l_ˈa_z_m_ə v_ˈɒ_l_j_uː_m ɛ_k_s_p_ˈa_n_d_ə_z]\
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Any liquid used to replace blood plasma, usually a saline solution, often with serum albumins, dextrans or other preparations. These substances do not enhance the oxygen- carrying capacity of blood, but merely replace the volume. They are also used to treat dehydration.
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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.-.