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BRCA
BRCA
noun
either of two genes (BRCA1 or BRCA2) that, if inherited in a mutated form, may predispose some carriers to develop breast or ovarian cancer.
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Brca
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B.R.C.A.
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.
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BRCA  (bē'är'sē'ā') Pronunciation Key
One of two genes (designated BRCA1 and BRCA2) that help repair damage to DNA, but when inherited in a defective state increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. |
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| BRCA Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America |
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