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Definition of Trans-
1. Prefix. across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of ¹
2. Prefix. (chemistry) describing a compound in which two atoms or groups are situated on opposite sides of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Trans-
1. 1. Prefix denoting across, through, beyond; opposite of cis-. 2. In genetics, denoting the location of two genes on opposite chromosomes of a homologous pair. 3. In organic chemistry, a form of geometric isomerism in which the atoms attached to two carbon atoms, joined by double bonds, are located on opposite sides of the molecule. 4. In biochemistry, a prefix to a group name in an enzyme name or a reaction denoting transfer of that group from one compound to another; e.g., transformylase (transfers a formyl group), transpeptidation. Origin: L. Trans, through, across (05 Mar 2000)
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