META
\mˈɛtə], \mˈɛtə], \m_ˈɛ_t_ə]\
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Lat. A goal, bound, or turning-point. In old English law, the term was used to denote a bouud or boundary line of land; a landmark; a material object, as a tree or a pillar, marking the position or be- ginning of a boundary line.
By Henry Campbell Black
By Robley Dunglison
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[Greek] A preposition used as a prefix meaning (1) change or exchange; (2) after, next, beyond; (3) in chemistry, a derived or generally an isomeric compound, particularly a benzene derivative in which two alternate atoms (i. e., two neither adjacent nor opposite) of hydrogen in the benzene ring are replaced.
By Alexander Duane
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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.-.