transduction

[ trans-duhk-shuhn, tranz- ]

noun

, Genetics.

1. the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another by means of a virus.

transduction

/ trænzˈdʌkʃən /

noun

1. genetics the transfer by a bacteriophage of genetic material from one bacterium to another

Other Words From

• trans·duc·tant [trans-, duhk, -t, uh, nt, tranz-], noun
• trans·duction·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transduction¹

1952; trans- + -duction, as in induction, production, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transduction¹

C17: from Latin transductiō , variant of trāductiō a leading along, from trādūcere to lead over; see traduce

Example Sentences

They further mapped dozens of supporting brain cells, including those that protect the brain’s blood supply and immune cells and those that arm neurons with a protective, non-conductive sheath for faster signal transduction.

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