DISGORGEMENT
\dɪsɡˈɔːd͡ʒmənt], \dɪsɡˈɔːdʒmənt], \d_ɪ_s_ɡ_ˈɔː_dʒ_m_ə_n_t]\
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Degorgement, from de, and gorge, 'the throat.' An opposite condition to that of Engorgement. The discharge or abstraction of a certain quantity of fluid, which had previously collected in a part; as Disgorgement of bile. It also means a vomit.
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.-.