TINNITUS AURIUM
\tˈɪnɪtəs ˈɔːɹi͡əm], \tˈɪnɪtəs ˈɔːɹiəm], \t_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_t_ə_s ˈɔː_ɹ_iə_m]\
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A subjective sound, varying in character, duration, and intensity, heard by patients suffering from various forms of ear disease, and also following the administration of large doses of certain drugs, notably quinin. It also occurs in certain febrile disorders and in marked anemia. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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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.-.