DICROTUS
\dˈɪkɹɒtəs], \dˈɪkɹɒtəs], \d_ˈɪ_k_ɹ_ɒ_t_ə_s]\
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Bisferiens, from 'twice, and 'I strike.' An epithet given to the pulse, when it seems to beat twice as fast as usual. It is synonymous with the term rebounding, the artery rebounding after striking, so as to convey the sensation of double pulsation. It has been considered, and with truth, to frequently foretell hemorrhage. In bad cases of typhus, it certainly announces such a tendency.
By Robley Dunglison
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- 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.-.