carrier (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 05
def (genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele
def the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring
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Hypernym organism, being
Domain of synset - TOPIC genetics, genetic science
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Hyponym organism, being
Member of this domain - TOPIC genetics, genetic science

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