Definition & Meaning of "translocation"in English

Translocation

(genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

translocations

the transport of dissolved material within a plant

the process of moving something from one location to another

Examples

The translocation of animals helps protect endangered species.

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