BRCA
noun
ˌbē-(ˌ)är-(ˌ)sē-ˈā 
ˈbra-kə
: either of two tumor suppressor genes that in mutated form tend to be associated with an increased risk of certain cancers and especially breast and ovarian cancers
—often used before another noun
BRCA genes
a BRCA mutation
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The twins urge other young women with breast cancer in their family to be tested for the BRCA genes.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Scientists developed drugs called PARP inhibitors that treat cancers stemming from the BRCA gene mutations such as breast and ovarian cancer.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Hamilton noted that people who don't have the BRCA gene mutations (which increase the risk of ovarian and breast cancer) should still be proactive about screening.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Drugs have now been developed that treat cancers linked to the BRCA mutations.
—Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Scientists developed drugs called PARP inhibitors that treat cancers stemming from the BRCA gene mutations such as breast and ovarian cancer.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Hamilton noted that people who don't have the BRCA gene mutations (which increase the risk of ovarian and breast cancer) should still be proactive about screening.
—Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Drugs have now been developed that treat cancers linked to the BRCA mutations.
—Marc B. Garnick, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
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BRCA
noun
: either of two tumor suppressor genes that in mutated form tend to be associated with an increased risk of certain cancers and especially breast and ovarian cancers
—often used before another noun
BRCA genes
a BRCA mutation
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