BRCA1
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| BRCA1 | |
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| Term | BRCA1 |
| Short definition | BRCA1 - A gene on chromosome 17 that normally helps suppress cell growth. A person who inherits certain mutations (changes) in a BRCA1 gene has a higher risk of developing breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
BRCA1 - A gene on chromosome 17 that normally helps suppress cell growth. A person who inherits certain mutations (changes) in a BRCA1 gene has a higher risk of developing breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on BRCA1
- Wikipedia's article - BRCA1
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