DOCIMASY
\dˈɒsɪməsi], \dˈɒsɪməsi], \d_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_m_ə_s_i]\
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dos'i-ma-si, n. the art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined: assaying: examination of poisons.--n. DOCIMAS'TES, a genus of humming-birds with enormously long beak.--adj. DOCIMAS'TIC--n. DOCIMOL'OGY, a treatise on the art of assaying. [Gr. dokimasia, examination--dokimazein, to test--dechesthai, to take, approve.]
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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.-.