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transduction

[ trans-duhk-shuhn, tranz- ]

noun

, Genetics.
  1. the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another by means of a virus.

transduction

/ trænzˈdʌkʃən /

noun

  1. genetics the transfer by a bacteriophage of genetic material from one bacterium to another

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Other Words From

  • trans·duc·tant [trans-, duhk, -t, uh, nt, tranz-], noun
  • trans·duction·al adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of transduction1

1952; trans- + -duction, as in induction, production, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of transduction1

C17: from Latin transductiō , variant of trāductiō a leading along, from trādūcere to lead over; see traduce

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