carry

car·ry

vt \ˈkar-ē\

car·riedcar·ry·ing

Definition of CARRY

1

: to harbor (a pathogen) within the body <many are unaware they carry the virus and could be infecting others—Donald MacGillis>

2

: to possess a specified gene <women who carry genes that increase the risk of breast cancer—Liz Szabo>; specifically : to possess one copy of a specified recessive gene and be capable of transmitting it to offspring <screening tests to see whether parents carry genes for cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs disease or other defects—Lisa Greene>