transduction

[ trans-duhk-shuhn, tranz- ]

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noun

, Genetics.

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

transduction

/ trænzˈdʌkʃən /

noun

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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Example Sentences

They further mapped dozens of supporting brain cells, including those that protect the brain’s blood supply and immune cells and those that arm neurons with a protective, non-conductive sheath for faster signal transduction.

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