META-
\mˈɛtə], \mˈɛtə], \m_ˈɛ_t_ə]\
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Combining form of Gr., meta, between, with, after. Used as a prefix in anatomy and zoology to signify behind or hindmost, also subsequent and more developed. In chemistry, to designate organic compounds of the benzene series denoting the 1-3 position. See benzene.
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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.-.