Angelina Jolie gene
Angelina Jolie gene noun: the BRCA1 gene, in which mutations may lead to certain cancers.
Noun
Angelina Jolie gene (plural Angelina Jolie genes)
- The BRCA1 gene, in which mutations may lead to certain cancers.
- [Headline] Briton has his prostate removed to beat cancer risk from 'Jolie gene'2013 May 20, Sophie Borland, “Briton has his prostate removed to beat cancer risk from ‘Jolie gene’”, in Daily Mail, page 20
- Scientists from the Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) in San Antonio published work that provides deeper insight into how the Angelina Jolie gene, BRCA1, functions in normal breast tissue and how its loss results in breast cancer.2016 March 7, “New Data on ‘Angelina Jolie Gene’”, in Surgical Products, Advantage Business Media
Forms of Angelina Jolie gene
| plural | Angelina Jolie genes |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Jolie gene |
Origin of Angelina Jolie gene
After American actress Angelina Jolie, who had the gene mutation and chose to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and removal of the ovaries.
Questions about Angelina Jolie gene
- What does Angelina Jolie gene mean?
- Angelina Jolie gene means the BRCA1 gene, in which mutations may lead to certain cancers.
- What part of speech is Angelina Jolie gene?
- Angelina Jolie gene is a noun.
- What is the plural of Angelina Jolie gene?
- The plural of Angelina Jolie gene is Angelina Jolie genes.
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