Meaning of 'vector'

Find the meaning of the word ‘vector’

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Meaning of ‘vector’

4 definitions found.

vector

noun

(genetics) a virus or other agent that is used to deliver DNA to a cell

noun

a variable quantity that can be resolved into components

noun

any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease

Example: "mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever"

Synonyms: transmitter

noun

a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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