vector

vector definition - medical

vec·tor (vĕkˈtər)

noun
  1. An organism, such as a mosquito or tick, that carries disease-causing microorganisms from one host to another.
  2. A bacteriophage, a plasmid, or another agent that transfers genetic material from one location to another.
  3. A quantity, such as velocity, completely specified by a magnitude and a direction.

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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