DIFFUSE EPITHELIOMA
\dɪfjˈuːz ˌɛpɪθˌɛlɪˈə͡ʊmə], \dɪfjˈuːz ˌɛpɪθˌɛlɪˈəʊmə], \d_ɪ_f_j_ˈuː_z ˌɛ_p_ɪ_θ_ˌɛ_l_ɪ__ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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A form of epithelioma characterized by a rapid infiltration of the surrounding connective tissue with epithelial cells, especially between the muscles and along the vessels and nerves.
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.-.