XEROPHTHALMUS
\zˈi͡əɹəfθˌalməs], \zˈiəɹəfθˌalməs], \z_ˈiə_ɹ_ə_f_θ_ˌa_l_m_ə_s]\
Definitions of XEROPHTHALMUS
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abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes; may be due to a systemic deficiency of vitamin A
By Princeton University
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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.-.