MALFEASANCE
\mˌalfˈiːzəns], \mˌalfˈiːzəns], \m_ˌa_l_f_ˈiː_z_ə_n_s]\
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By Oddity Software
By Noah Webster.
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Doing something that is illegal. This term is often used when a professional or public official commits an illegal act that interferes with the performance of his or her duties. For example, an elected official who accepts a bribe in exchange for political favors has committed malfeasance. Compare misfeasance.
By Oddity Software
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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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.-.