BRCA

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noun

either of two genes (BRCA1 or BRCA2) that, if inherited in a mutated form, may predispose some carriers to develop breast or ovarian cancer.

Origin of BRCA

1900-1995

1900-95; initialism from br(east) and ca(ncer)

B.R.C.A.

Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.

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In short, Myriad isolated the BRCA genes—snipped them out of the longer DNA chain in which they were ensconced.

The Supremes Get It Right, Naturally. Sam Kean June 14, 2013
Myriad could charge whatever price it wanted for the BRCA tests, and kept prices higher by several thousand dollars.

The Supremes Get It Right, Naturally. Sam Kean June 14, 2013

BRCA in Science

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.

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