PYOGENESIS
\pˌa͡ɪə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs], \pˌaɪəʊdʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs], \p_ˌaɪ_əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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p[=i]-[=o]-jen'e-sis, n. the formation of pus.--adjs. PYOGENET'IC, PYOGEN'IC, PY'OID.--ns. PYOPOI[=E]'SIS, suppuration; PYOP'TYSIS, expectoration of pus; PYORRH[=E]'A, purulent discharge; PY[=O]'SIS, the formation of pus.
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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.-.