POLYDACTYLISMS
\pˌɒlɪdˈaktɪlˌɪzəmz], \pˌɒlɪdˈaktɪlˌɪzəmz], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_d_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_l_ˌɪ_z_ə_m_z]\
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A developmental anomaly characterized by the presence of more than five fingers on the hand or more than five toes on the foot in primates. In non-primate vertebrates, it refers to the presence of more than the normal number of toes on the forelimb or hindlimb. (Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)
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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.-.