TRANSLOCATION
\tɹanslə͡ʊkˈe͡ɪʃən], \tɹansləʊkˈeɪʃən], \t_ɹ_a_n_s_l_əʊ_k_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of TRANSLOCATION
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- 1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
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(genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts; "translocations can result in serious congenital disorders"
By Princeton University
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(genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts; "translocations can result in serious congenital disorders"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A type of aberration characterized by fragmentation of a chromosome and transfer of the broken-off portion to another chromosome, often of a different pair.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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