translocation
UK/,trænsləʊ'keɪʃən/US/,trænslәu'keiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
Movement from one place to another; (genetics) the transfer of a chromosome segment to a new position.
迁移；易位；（遗传学）染色体易位。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtranslocate + -ion = 'the act of moving to another place.' The noun, most common in genetics (chromosomal translocation) and conservation.
Root loc still carries 37 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.chromosomal translocation染色体易位
- 2.wildlife translocation野生动物迁移
- 3.reciprocal translocation相互易位
Example Sentences
- 1.
A chromosomal translocation can cause certain genetic disorders.