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trans·la·tion

noun \tran(t)s-ˈlā-shən, tranz-\

Definition of TRANSLATION

: the process of forming a protein molecule at a ribosomal site of protein synthesis from information contained in messenger RNA—compare transcription
trans·la·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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