TMESIS
\tˈiːmˈiːsɪs], \tˈiːmˈiːsɪs], \t_ˈiː_m_ˈiː_s_ɪ_s]\
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The separation of the parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words; as, in what place soever, for whatsoever place.
By Noah Webster.
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tm[=e]'sis, n. (gram.) the separation of the parts of a compound word by one or more words inserted between them, as 'Saxo cere-comminuit-brum;' 'of whom be thou ware also' (2 Tim. iv. 15). [L.,--Gr. tm[=e]sis--temnein, to cut.]
By Thomas Davidson
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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.-.