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Harvey sarcoma virus (medicine) and stickler (iou)


Harvey sarcoma virus (medicine)


Harvey sarcoma virus -->
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<oncogene> One of a family of oncogenes, first identified as transforming genes of Harvey and Kirsten murine sarcoma viruses. (Name from rat sarcoma because Harvey virus, though a mouse virus, obtained its transforming gene during passage in a rat). Transforming protein coded is p21ras, a GTP-binding protein with GTPase activity, that resembles regulatory G-proteins.


stickler (iou)



stickler noun. M16.
[from STICKLE verb + -ER1.]
A referee or umpire at a tournament or sporting match. Formerly also, a mediator between combatants or disputants. obsolete exc. dial. M16.
A person who takes an active or busy part (in a contest, affair, cause, etc.); an agent, an instigator. M16-E18.
b. A meddler, a busybody. L16-L17.
A person who contends against or objects to another person, a cause, etc.; an opponent, an antagonist. E17-M19.
A person who contends for or advocates a cause, principle, party, etc.; a person who insists on or stands out for something. Usu. foll. by for. M17.
B. T. Bradford She recalled that Francesca..was a stickler about time. TV Guide (Canada) A brilliant..actor who's such a stickler that nobody will hire him. P. Dally A stickler for observing Christian practices and social conventions.
A supporter in a contest. L17-E19.