BRCA
noun
ˈbra-kə\
Definition of BRCA
: 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 genesa BRCA mutation
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BRCA
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Medical Definition of BRCA
: 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
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