PESSIMISM
\pˈɛsɪmˌɪzəm], \pˈɛsɪmˌɪzəm], \p_ˈɛ_s_ɪ_m_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A disposition to take the least hopeful view of things.
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The opinion or doctrine that everything in nature is ordered for or tends to the worst, or that the world is wholly evil; - opposed to optimism.
By Oddity Software
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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.-.