QUATER COUSIN
\kwˈe͡ɪtə kˈʌzən], \kwˈeɪtə kˈʌzən], \k_w_ˈeɪ_t_ə k_ˈʌ_z_ə_n]\
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Properly, a cousin in the fourth degree ; but the term has come to express auy remote degree of relationship, and even to bear an ironical signification, in which it denotes a very trifling degree of intimacy and regard. Often corrupted into "cater" cousin
By Henry Campbell Black
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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.-.