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(genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts
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translocation
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Translocation may refer to: Translocation (at Wiktionary ): Removal of things from one place to another; displacement; substitution of one thing for another. Chromosomal translocation , a chromosome abnormality caused by rearrangement of parts Robertsonian ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Translocation \Trans`lo*ca"tion\, n. [Pref. trans- + location.] removal of things from one place to another; substitution of one thing for another. There happened certain translocations at the deluge. --Woodward.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"removal from one place to another," 1620s, from trans- + location .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the transport of dissolved material within a plant (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts; "translocations can result in serious congenital disorders"
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 removal of things from one place to another; displacement; substitution of one thing for another. 2 (context genetics English) A transfer of a chromosomal segment to a new position, especially on a nonhomologous chromosome; the segment so transferred. ...
Usage examples of translocation.
The second, the minority of cases, was a permanent chromosomal attachment in the mother, a translocation trisomy, a fluke of a fluke that struck mothers of all ages equally.
Defensive magics, all, designed to foil each new method of scrying or translocation or other means of access.
I could not think of her in my arms nor of her ignorant, timid lips on mine for she was always and would remain only the unfortunate Elizabeth Cardwell, the innocent and unwitting victim of an inexplicable translocation and an unexpected, unjust reduction to shameful bondage.
With spells they 'twist' many of the portals established by the Thayans in their enclaves so those who use such translocations can have spells stolen from their minds en route, suggestions planted, memories and information 'read,' and so on.
As the new dwellings in Sharpeville became available, the population was moved down from Top Location, and although the rents were as high as œ2 7s 6d per month, the translocations were effected gradually and peaceably.