translational

[tranz-lay-shuhn-uhl, trans-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the act, process, or product of translation; especially between languages, forms of expression, etc.

2. of or relating to the process, especially in medicine, of translating the results of scientific research into practical application; being or relating to a field that focuses on such work.

3. Genetics.,  of, relating to, or involving the process by which the linear sequence of amino acids on a ribosome is specified by a messenger RNA molecule.

4. Physics.,  of or relating to motion in a straight line without reversing or rotating.

Example Sentences

As a leader in biomedical research, Duke-NUS combines basic scientific research with translational applications to innovate treatments approaches and diagnostic tools to advance health globally.

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For Zhang, who studies inflammatory diseases using computational AI tools and translational approaches, finding a good target for treatment is often a challenge, but STew could help change that.

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The type of slide that occurred is what’s known as translational, which Wonder described as “kind of like a tablecloth sliding off the table.”

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"It is also 'translational,' in that it links to genetic resources that can be used to improve breeding programs," she said.

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"This work represents a pivotal moment in biomedical engineering, showcasing the tangible translational potential of Platelet-Like Particles," remarked Lyon.

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