For BRCA2 we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Breast Cancer, Cancer, Female Health Concerns and Health.

BRCA2 (Breast Cancer)

Gene, which, when damaged or mutated, places a woman at a much higher risk for developing breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer than the general population.

BRCA2 (Cancer)

A gene on chromosome 13 that normally helps to suppress cell growth. A person who inherits an altered version of the BRCA2 gene has a higher risk of getting breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer.

BRCA2 (Female Health Concerns)

A gene located on chromosome 13 that normally produces a protein that normally helps to restrain cell growth.

BRCA2 (Health)

Gene, which, when altered, indicates an inherited susceptibility to breast and/or ovarian cancer.

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