BRCA

noun

ˌbē-(ˌ)är-(ˌ)sē-ˈā 

ˈbra-kə

: either of two tumor suppressor genes that in mutated form tend to be associated with an increased risk of certain cancers and especially breast and ovarian cancers

—often used before another noun

BRCA genes

a BRCA mutation

Examples of BRCA in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The line of cozy loungers and hoodies features logos from top colleges and sports leagues—including the NBA and WNBA, with partial proceeds from those sales benefiting the Basser Center for BRCA at the University of Pennsylvania, where Martin is on the advisory board. —Joanne Fowler, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025

This is especially helpful for people with breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutations. —Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025

While Brandy, 28, didn’t test positive for the BRCA gene mutation, it was revealed Cassidy, 27, had the gene. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025

Some mutations, such as BRCA genes which can make women susceptible to breast cancer, are inherited from a person's parents. —Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for BRCA

• judaica
• sicca
• wicca

Medical Definition

BRCA

noun

ˌbē-(ˌ)är-(ˌ)sē-ˈā 

: either of two tumor suppressor genes that in mutated form tend to be associated with an increased risk of certain cancers and especially breast and ovarian cancers

—often used before another noun

BRCA genes

a BRCA mutation