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| A gene on chromosome 13 that normally helps to suppress cell growth. A person who inherits certain mutations (changes) in a BRCA2 gene has a higher risk of getting breast, ovarian, prostate, and other types of cancer. |
Previous Definitions: | brain stem glioma, brain stem tumor, brain tumor, Brassica vegetable, BRCA1 | Next Definitions: | breakthrough pain, breast, breast cancer, breast carcinoma in situ, breast density |
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