carrier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001471",
  "term": "carrier",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "In genetics, a person who has one copy of a mutated (changed) disease-causing gene but has no symptoms or mild symptoms. Carriers can pass on the mutated gene to a biological child. If a child inherits one mutated copy of a gene from each parent, they will usually show symptoms of the disease or condition.",
    "In classical genetics, an individual who carries one deleterious allele for an autosomal recessive disorder. In clinical discussions, may refer to an individual who carries a deleterious allele that predisposes to disease."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/carrier/"
}