ABDOMINAL FIBROMATOSES
\abdˈɒmɪnə͡l fˈɪbɹəmˌatə͡ʊzɪz], \abdˈɒmɪnəl fˈɪbɹəmˌatəʊzɪz], \a_b_d_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_n_əl f_ˈɪ_b_ɹ_ə_m_ˌa_t_əʊ_z_ɪ_z]\
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A relatively large mass of unusually firm scarlike connective tissue resulting from active participation of fibroblasts, occurring most frequently in the abdominal muscles of women who have borne children. The fibroblasts infiltrate surrounding muscle and fascia. (Stedman, 25th ed)
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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.-.