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Inherited Breast Cancer Syndromes

Inherited Breast Cancer Syndromes - Glossary

Glossary

Mutation: A mutation is a change or an alteration in a gene that can affect the functioning of the gene.

Allele: All genes are inherited in pairs, one from our mother and one from our father. These gene pairs are known as alleles.

Syndrome: A syndrome is a group of symptoms that collectively characterize an abnormal condition.

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