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Carrier

Last Updated: May 15, 2012

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Communications: Also known as service provider or operator, a carrier is the communications company that provides customers service (including air time) for their cellular phones/modems.

Genetics: A carrier is a heterozygous individual having one recessive gene and one dominant for a given pair of alleles.

Health: A carrier is an apparently healthy animal that can transmit a disease to others.

Also refers to a container to transport animals.

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