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Definition of Transduction
1. Noun. (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage.
Generic synonyms: Biological Process, Organic Process
2. Noun. The process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form. "The transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone"
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Derivative terms: Transduce
Definition of Transduction
1. n. The act of conveying over.
Definition of Transduction
1. Noun. (biology) The transfer of genetic material from one bacterial cell to another by a bacteriophage or plasmid ¹
2. Noun. The process whereby a transducer converts energy from one form to another ¹
3. Noun. (physiology) The conversion of a stimulus from one form to another ¹
4. Noun. (physics) The conversion of energy (especially light energy) into another form, especially in a biological process such as photosynthesis or in a transducer ¹
5. Noun. (logic) A form of inference involving reasoning from one specific case to another (compare induction) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Transduction
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Medical Definition of Transduction
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