cotransduction

[koh-trans-duhk-shuhn, -tranz-]

noun Genetics.

the process by which two genetic markers are simultaneously packaged within a bacteriophage for transfer to a new host bacterium.

Origin:
co- + transduction

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Cotransduction is always a great word to know.

So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

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