Brca1


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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It’s in the Genes Megan McArdle June 12, 2013

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.
breast cancer 1 (gene)
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