vector (n)
transmitter (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 17
def any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
examples mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever
fleas are vectors of the plague
aphids are transmitters of plant diseases
when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects
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Hypernym agent
Domain of synset - TOPIC animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna; microorganism, micro-organism
Derivationally related form transmitter → transmit
Hyponym transducing vector, gene delivery vector; carrier, immune carrier
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Member of this domain - TOPIC animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna; microorganism, micro-organism
Hyponym agent
Hypernym transducing vector, gene delivery vector; carrier, immune carrier
Derivationally related form transmit → transmitter

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