ANAMORPHISM
\ˈanɐmˌɔːfɪzəm], \ˈanɐmˌɔːfɪzəm], \ˈa_n_ɐ_m_ˌɔː_f_ɪ_z_ə_m]\
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a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
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metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals
By Princeton University
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In botany and zoology, an irregular or retrograde development.
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In optics, the process by which a distorted image is restored to its proper form by means of a reflecting surface.
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In pathology, an irregularity, distortion, or anomaly of development. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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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.-.