👉 "Optant" is a term used in the field of medicine and genetics that refers to an individual or a group of individuals who have inherited a genetic condition from their parents. Optants are typically referred to as carriers because they carry copies of the mutated gene, but do not show symptoms of the disease due to the absence of the mutant allele. This allows them to pass on the genetic information and potentially prevent the development of the disease in future generations.
