METAPHORICAL
\mˌɛtəfˈɒɹɪkə͡l], \mˌɛtəfˈɒɹɪkəl], \m_ˌɛ_t_ə_f_ˈɒ_ɹ_ɪ_k_əl]\
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Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.
By Oddity Software
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Of or pertaining to metaphor; comprising a metaphor; not literal; figurative; tropical; as, a metaphorical expression; a metaphorical sense.
By Noah Webster.
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Relating to or abounding in metaphor; figurative.
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Metaphorically. metaphoric.
By James Champlin Fernald
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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.-.