ODYSSEY(O-)
\ˈɒdɪsɪ ˈə͡ʊ], \ˈɒdɪsɪ ˈəʊ], \ˈɒ_d_ɪ_s_ɪ__ ˈəʊ]\
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(pl.-eys). One of two great ancient-Greek national epics (cf. ILIAD) describing adventures of Odysseus or Ulysses returning from siege of Troy; any of the 24 books of this (in the fourth &c. O.); series of wanderings, long adventurous journey. [Latin]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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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.-.