DESTRUCTIVE ASSIMILATION
\dɪstɹˈʌktɪv ɐsˌɪmɪlˈe͡ɪʃən], \dɪstɹˈʌktɪv ɐsˌɪmɪlˈeɪʃən], \d_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈʌ_k_t_ɪ_v ɐ_s_ˌɪ_m_ɪ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Disassimilation, destructive metamorphosis; the molecular separation of any of the constituents of an organism and its reduction to the excrementitious state. [Lat.]
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.-.