PLEDGET
\plˈɛd͡ʒɪt], \plˈɛdʒɪt], \p_l_ˈɛ_dʒ_ɪ_t]\
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By William R. Warner
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A small compress or gateau of lint- (the filaments arranged parallel to each other)-flattened between the hands after the extremities have been cut off or folded down. It is applied over wounds, ulcers, &c., to preserve them from the contact of the air, to retain dressings in situ, and to absorb the discharges.
By Robley Dunglison
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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.-.