ONCHOCERCIASIS
\ˈɒnt͡ʃə͡ʊsəsˌɪɐsˌiz], \ˈɒntʃəʊsəsˌɪɐsˌiz], \ˈɒ_n_tʃ_əʊ_s_ə_s_ˌɪ__ɐ_s_ˌi_z]\
Definitions of ONCHOCERCIASIS
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infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
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.-.