POLYMORPHIC EPITHELIAL MUCIN
\pˌɒlɪmˈɔːfɪk ˌɛpɪθˈɛlɪəl mjˈuːsɪn], \pˌɒlɪmˈɔːfɪk ˌɛpɪθˈɛlɪəl mjˈuːsɪn], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_m_ˈɔː_f_ɪ_k ˌɛ_p_ɪ_θ_ˈɛ_l_ɪ__ə_l m_j_ˈuː_s_ɪ_n]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
Carbohydrate antigen elevated in patients with tumors of the breast, ovary, lung, and prostate as well as other disorders. The mucin is expressed normally by most glandular epithelia but shows particularly increased expression in the breast at lactation and in malignancy. It is thus an established serum marker for breast cancer.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].