translocation

Definition of Translocation in English :

1. translocation

the transport of dissolved material within a plant

2. translocation

(genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts

Example Sentences:
'translocations can result in serious congenital disorders'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Translocation

noun

1. genetics

the transfer of one part of a chromosome to another part of the same or a different chromosome, resulting in rearrangement of the genes

2. botany

the transport of minerals, sugars, etc, in solution within a plant

3.

a movement from one position or place to another

noun

1.

an act or instance of translocating

2. Botany

the transport of organic food materials in solution through tissues from one part of a plant to another

3. Genetics

the transfer of a portion of a chromosome to a new location in the chromosome or into another chromosome

n.

1. A change of location.

2. Genetics

a. A transfer of a chromosomal segment to a new position, especially on a nonhomologous chromosome.

b. A chromosomal segment that is translocated.

3. Botany The movement of sap downward and upward within the phloem, bringing nutrients to all living parts of a plant.