Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,724,071,524 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

BRCA

   Also found in: Acronyms, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
BRCA  (bärs)
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.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Kretchmer's genetic mutation -- the BRCA gene -- increases the chances of breast and ovarian cancer, the latter which killed her maternal grandmother.
COMING OUT FIGHTING WOMAN WITH CANCER GENE TAKES DRASTIC PREVENTION by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
A mutation in either BRCA gene also confers an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Defect detector: plugging holes in a breast cancer-gene screen by Seppa, N. / Science News
Herzog, you should see a gynecologic oncologist or a genetic counselor who can put the issue into the correct context and recommend appropriate preventive strategies if you test positive for a BRCA mutation.
Gynecologic cancers & women's health by National Women's Health Report
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.