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transduction

trans·duc·tion

UK/tɹænsˈdʌkʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

(genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage

2.

the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form

  • “the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone”

Origin

1650s, Latin transductionem, form of Latin trānsdūcō (“lead across”). By surface analysis, transduce + -tion.

Phrases

  • signal transduction

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