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transduction

noun
trans·​duc·​tion | \ tran(t)s-ˈdÉ™k-shÉ™n How to pronounce transduction (audio) , 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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transductant \ tran(t)s-​ˈdÉ™k-​tÉ™nt How to pronounce transductant (audio) , tranz-​ \ noun
transductional \ tran(t)s-​ˈdÉ™k-​shnÉ™l How to pronounce transductional (audio) , tranz-​ , -​shÉ™-​nᵊl \ adjective

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 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, "Deadly superbug just got scarier—it can mysteriously thwart last-resort drug," 9 Mar. 2018 This demonstrated the sound transduction through bone conduction behind the implant. — Rachel Metz, WIRED, "Lying Through Their Teeth," 11 Apr. 2006

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First Known Use of transduction

1947, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for transduction

Latin transducere

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transduction

noun
trans·​duc·​tion | \ -ˈdek-shÉ™n How to pronounce transduction (audio) \

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

Other Words from transduction

transductional \ -​shnÉ™l, -​shÉ™n-​ᵊl \ adjective

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