angelina jolie gene
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.10 in modern English
26
Scrabble Score
17
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "[Headline] Briton has his prostate removed to beat cancer risk from 'Jolie gene'"
- "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."
- "And yet, it does grate on me when there’s a news story about BRCA and it’s called “the Angelina Jolie gene”, because it just contributes to people not knowing the real name for it. It’s lazy, and it’s inaccurate, too. BRCA1 and BRCA2 aren’t genes you have or don’t have. Everyone has the gene."
- "MEN with the 'Angelina Jolie gene' should be given annual prostate cancer checks in a bid to find early signs of the disease, leading scientists say. Institute of Cancer Research experts said men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations were at such high risk they would benefit from screening."
Etymology
After American actress Angelina Jolie, who had the gene mutation and chose to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and removal of the ovaries.
Usage
Inflected Forms
Angelina Jolie genes (plural)
Jolie gene (alternative)