Definitie & Betekenis van "carrier"

Carrier

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

drager, vector

a person or animal that carries a disease, without suffering from it themselves, and transmits to other people or animals

What is a "carrier"?

A carrier is a person or animal that has microorganisms in their body that can cause diseases but does not show symptoms of the disease. Despite not being sick, carriers can still spread the infection to others. This can happen with various diseases, such as typhoid fever or certain types of viral infections. Identifying carriers is important in controlling the spread of infectious diseases, and measures may include monitoring, isolation, or treatment to prevent transmission.

postbode, bezorger

a man who delivers the mail

vrachtvervoerder, drager

someone whose employment involves carrying something

vliegtuigendrager, transport schip

a massive military ship that has a broad flat deck for takeoffs and landings and also carries soldiers, equipment, etc. from one place to another

vervoerder, transportmiddel

a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

krantenbezorger, postbode

a boy who delivers newspapers

vervoerder, transporteur

a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages

drager, draaggolf

a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal

drager, voertuig

an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction

drager, vervoerder

(genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring

drager, bagagedrager

a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like

mobiele provider, telecommunicatiebedrijf

a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or internet service

carrier

carry

Voorbeeld

Some animals can act as carriers for diseases like rabies, posing a risk to humans and other animals.

Although he showed no symptoms, he was identified as a carrier of the virus, spreading it unknowingly to others.

Genetic testing revealed that she was a carrier of a hereditary disease, which could potentially be passed on to her children.

Public health officials stressed the importance of identifying carriers to prevent further outbreaks of the disease.

Typhoid Mary became infamous as a carrier of typhoid fever, transmitting the disease to many while remaining unaffected herself.

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