transduction

noun trans·duc·tion \ tran(t)s-ˈdək-shən , tranz- \

Definition of transduction

: the action or process of transducing; especially : the transfer of genetic material from one microorganism to another by a viral agent (such as a bacteriophage)

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transductant

play \tran(t)s-ˈdək-tənt, tranz-\ noun

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transductional

play \tran(t)s-ˈdək-shnəl, tranz-, -shə-nᵊl\ adjective

Recent Examples of transduction from the Web

The system—a type of two-component signal transduction system—involves a protein embedded in the bacteria’s membrane that responds to some environmental cue.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Deadly superbug just got scarier—it can mysteriously thwart last-resort drug," 9 Mar. 2018
This demonstrated the sound transduction through bone conduction behind the implant.

— rachel metz, WIRED, "Lying Through Their Teeth," 11 Apr. 2006

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Origin and Etymology of transduction

Latin transducere

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First Known Use: 1947

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Medical Dictionary

transduction

noun trans·duc·tion \ -ˈdek-shən \

medical Definition of transduction

1 : the action or process of converting something and especially energy or a message into another form

2 : the transfer of genetic material from one organism (as a bacterium) to another by a genetic vector and especially a bacteriophage — compare transformation 2

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