translocation

[ trans-loh-key-shuhn, tranz- ]

noun

1. a change of location.
2. Genetics. a chromosomal rearrangement in which a segment of genetic material from one chromosome becomes heritably linked to another chromosome.
3. Botany. the conduction of soluble food material from one part of a plant to another.

translocation

/ ˌtrænzləʊˈkeɪʃən /

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

translocation

/ trăns′lō-kā′shən /

1. A chromosomal aberration in which a chromosomal segment changes position, usually moving from one chromosome to a different, nonhomologous chromosome. In one type of Down Syndrome, for example, translocation of a large segment of chromosome 21 to another chromosome results in an individual who has the genetic equivalent of three chromosomes 21 and thus has the phenotype of Down syndrome but who has a normal total number of chromosomes. A translocation within a given chromosome is called a shift .

Other Words From

• nontrans·lo·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of translocation¹

First recorded in 1615–25; trans- + location

Example Sentences

The study revealed that a translocation between chromosome 7 and 12 was already present in some haematopoietic stem cells in the umbilical cord.

From Science Daily

Both Korbel and Sanders, Group Leader at the Max Delbrück Center study how genetic structural variation -- deletions, duplications, inversions, and translocations of large sections of the human genome -- contributes to the development of disease.

From Science Daily

Sure, someone/thing may have to guard the henhouse, but that’s a small price to pay if their translocation increases their genetic diversity.

From Seattle Times

There is no set timeline for when translocation of grizzly bears to Washington might begin.

From Seattle Times

It also suggests that if the translocation of nestlings is deemed necessary for conservation purposes, it may not lead to long-term problems for communication and population persistence.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• about-face
• alteration
• change
• conversion
• deviation
• move
• transfer
• transformation
• variation