CONNATE DISEASES
\kənˈe͡ɪt dɪzˈiːzɪz], \kənˈeɪt dɪzˈiːzɪz], \k_ə_n_ˈeɪ_t d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z_ɪ_z]\
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(F.) Maladies connees, Morbi connati, are such as an individual is born with: - connate having the same signification as congenital. A difference has been made by some, however; those diseases or conditions which are dependent upon original conformation, being called congenital;- whilst the diseases or affections that may have supervened during gestation or delivery, are termed connate.
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.-.