OBUMBRATE
\ˈɒbəmbɹˌe͡ɪt], \ˈɒbəmbɹˌeɪt], \ˈɒ_b_ə_m_b_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t]\
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By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
By J.H. Kenneth
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ob-um'br[=a]t, v.t. to overshadow, to darken.--adj. lying under some projecting part, as the abdomen of certain spiders.--adj. OBUM'BRANT, overhanging. [L. obumbr[=a]re, -[=a]tum, to overshadow.]
By Thomas Davidson
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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.-.