trans·duce 
(trăns-ds, -dys, trănz-)
(trăns-ds, -dys, trănz-)tr.v. trans·duced, trans·duc·ing, trans·duc·es
1. To convert (input energy of one form) into output energy of another form.
2. To transmit (a signal) within a cell or from the exterior of a cell to its interior.
3. To transfer (genetic material or characteristics) from one cell to another. Used of a bacteriophage or plasmid.
[Back-formation from TRANSDUCER.]
- Indo-European root: nobh-
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- Indo-European root: oktō(u)
- Indo-European root: okw-
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- Indo-European root: papa
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