HYPERTROPHIC SCARS
\hˌa͡ɪpətɹˈɒfɪk skˈɑːz], \hˌaɪpətɹˈɒfɪk skˈɑːz], \h_ˌaɪ_p_ə_t_ɹ_ˈɒ_f_ɪ_k s_k_ˈɑː_z]\
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An elevated scar, resembling a KELOID, but which does not spread into surrounding tissues. It is formed by enlargement and overgrowth of cicatricial tissue and regresses spontaneously.
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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.-.