PROTEA MELIFERA
\pɹˈə͡ʊti͡ə mˈɛlɪfəɹə], \pɹˈəʊtiə mˈɛlɪfəɹə], \p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_iə m_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_f_ə_ɹ_ə]\
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A South African plant, Nat. Ord. Proteaceae, whose involucra and flowers, at the time of inflorescence, are filled with a sweet watery liquid, which contains a great deal of honey. By inspissation it forms a delicious syrup-Syr'upus Pro'teae, which is much used in pulmonary affections.
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.-.