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translocation

 

[ ˌtrænsloʊˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

genetics

The process of a segment of a chromosome being moved to a new position in the genome, which can result in genetic disorders.

Synonyms

rearrangement, relocation, transfer

Examples of usage

  • Translocation of genetic material can lead to various health issues.
  • Chromosomal translocations are associated with certain types of cancer.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The movement of materials within a cell from one location to another.

Synonyms

conveyance, transfer, transport

Examples of usage

  • Translocation of proteins is essential for cellular functions.
  • Nutrients are absorbed through active translocation across cell membranes.

Translations

Translations of the word "translocation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 translocação

🇮🇳 स्थानांतरण

🇩🇪 Translokation

🇮🇩 translokasi

🇺🇦 транслокація

🇵🇱 translokacja

🇯🇵 転座 (てんざ)

🇫🇷 translocation

🇪🇸 translocación

🇹🇷 translokasyon

🇰🇷 전좌 (jeonja)

🇸🇦 انتقال

🇨🇿 translokace

🇸🇰 translokácia

🇨🇳 易位 (yìwèi)

🇸🇮 translokacija

🇮🇸 færsla

🇰🇿 транслокация

🇬🇪 ტრანსლოკაცია

🇦🇿 translokasiya

🇲🇽 translocación

Etymology

The term 'translocation' originated from the Latin word 'translocare', which means 'to move across'. It was first used in the field of genetics to describe the movement of genetic material between chromosomes. Over time, the term has been adopted in various scientific disciplines to denote the movement of substances from one place to another within a biological system.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,961, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.