Carrier

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Carrier
TermCarrier
Short definitionCarrier - (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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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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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