noun
- people or organisms that do not carry or transmit a particular disease, gene, or pathogen
- companies or entities that do not provide transportation or delivery services
Usage: medical; genetics
Usage: business
Examples
- The study compared genetic markers between carriers and noncarriers of the mutation.
- Noncarriers of the disease gene showed no symptoms throughout their lives.
- The insurance policy covers both carriers and noncarriers in the transportation industry.
- Researchers identified several noncarriers in the family tree.
- The company classified itself as one of the noncarriers in the logistics sector.
- Blood tests can distinguish carriers from noncarriers of certain genetic conditions.