Carrier
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| Carrier | |
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| Term | Carrier |
| Short definition | Carrier - (pronounced) (KAYR-ee-er) In genetics, a person who has one copy of a mutated (altered) disease-causing gene but has no symptoms or mild symptoms. Carriers can pass the mutated gene on to a biological child. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Carrier - (pronounced) (KAYR-ee-er) In genetics, a person who has one copy of a mutated (altered) disease-causing gene but has no symptoms or mild symptoms. Carriers can pass the mutated gene on to a biological child. When a child inherits a mutated copy of a gene from each parent, they usually show symptoms of the disease or condition
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