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.
Origin of BRCA
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B.R.C.A.
abbreviation
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.
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How to use BRCA in a sentence
It basically asked for infinite scope to make money off the BRCAs—and got it.
Scientific definitions for BRCA
BRCA
[ bē′är′sē′ā′ ]
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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