AMNIOCENTESIS
\ˌamnɪˌə͡ʊsəntˈiːsɪs], \ˌamnɪˌəʊsəntˈiːsɪs], \ˌa_m_n_ɪ__ˌəʊ_s_ə_n_t_ˈiː_s_ɪ_s]\
Definitions of AMNIOCENTESIS
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extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
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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.-.