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transduction

American  
[trans-duhk-shuhn, tranz-] / trænsˈdʌk ʃən, trænz- /

noun

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


transduction British  
/ trænzˈdʌkʃən /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • transductant noun
  • transductional adjective

Etymology

Origin of transduction

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

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Example Sentences

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This strategy combined CAR transduction, strong expansion of progenitor cells, and guided commitment to the NK lineage.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

Veronika Somoza's team initially developed a working hypothesis based on the results of previous studies and the findings on signal transduction pathways in taste cells.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

While much attention has been directed towards the computation of quantum information, the transduction of information within quantum networks is equally crucial in materializing the potential of this new technology.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024

Signal transduction pathways link signal reception with cellular response.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

In transduction, bacteriophages, the viruses that infect bacteria, move DNA from one bacterium to another.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013