BRCA1

BRCA1 definition - medical

BRCA1 (bēˌär-sēˌā-wŭnˈ)

noun
A tumor suppressor gene that, when inherited in a mutated state, is associated with the development of various cancers, especially breast and ovarian cancer.

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