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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Other Words from transduction

transductant \ tran(t)s-ˈdək-tənt

, tranz- \ noun

transductional \ tran(t)s-ˈdək-shnəl

, tranz- , -shə-nᵊl \ adjective

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Recent Examples on the Web This genetic transfer is known as general transduction. — Quanta Magazine, 16 Oct. 2018 Scientists struggled to explain this pattern, but lateral transduction provides a plausible mechanism. — Quanta Magazine, 16 Oct. 2018 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, 9 Mar. 2018 This demonstrated the sound transduction through bone conduction behind the implant. — Rachel Metz, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2006

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“Transduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transduction. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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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 sense 2