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单词 transduction
释义

transduction

noun

trans·​duc·​tion tran(t)s-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce transduction (audio)
tranz-
: 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)
transductant
tran(t)s-ˈdək-tənt How to pronounce transduction (audio)
tranz-
noun
transductional
tran(t)s-ˈdək-shnəl How to pronounce transduction (audio)
tranz-
-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Example Sentences

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

Word History

Etymology

Latin transducere

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

transduction

noun

trans·​duc·​tion -ˈdek-shən How to pronounce transduction (audio)
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
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