EMBRACER
\ɛmbɹˈe͡ɪsə], \ɛmbɹˈeɪsə], \ɛ_m_b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_s_ə]\
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em-br[=a]'ser, n. (law) one who influences jurors by corrupt means to deliver a partial verdict--also EMBR[=A]'CEOR, EMBR[=A]'SOR.--n. EMBRAC'ERY, the offence of an embracer. [O. Fr. embraceor, from embraser, to set on fire.]
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.-.