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\pɹˈiːsɪŋkt], \pɹˈiːsɪŋkt], \p_ɹ_ˈiː_s_ɪ_ŋ_k_t]\
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The limit or exterior line encompassing a place; a boundary; a confine; limit of jurisdiction or authority; -- often in the plural; as, the precincts of a state.
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A district within certain boundaries; a minor territorial or jurisdictional division; as, an election precinct; a school precinct.
By Oddity Software
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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Limit or boundary of a place: a territorial district or division: limit of jurisdiction or authority.
By Daniel Lyons
By James Champlin Fernald
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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.-.