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Hereditary breast cancer I

General information on hereditary breast cancer tendencies: Genetic causes, unclear variants, possible relevance for prevention.

Glossary: 

DNA = The abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid, the carrier of genetic information in cells. 

Gene = A section of DNA that contains the genetic information for a particular trait or characteristic of a living organism. 

Genetic code = The sequence of bases in DNA that defines genetic information. 

Unclear variant = A genetic alteration whose clinical significance is not clear. 

Pathogenic variant = A genetic change that is associated with the development of a disease. 

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