Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,920,584,829 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

translocate

   Also found in: Medical, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.03 sec.
trans·lo·cate  (trns-lkt, trnz-)
tr.v. trans·lo·cat·ed, trans·lo·cat·ing, trans·lo·cates
1. To cause to change from one place or position to another; displace.
2. To transfer (a chromosomal segment) to a new position; cause to undergo translocation.

translocate [ˌtrænzləʊˈkeɪt]
vb
(tr) to move; displace
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.translocate - transfer (a chromosomal segment) to a new position
shift, transfer - move around; "transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket"
2.translocate - move from one place to another, especially of wild animalstranslocate - move from one place to another, especially of wild animals; "The endangered turtles were translocated to a safe environment"
transfer - move from one place to another; "transfer the data"; "transmit the news"; "transfer the patient to another hospital"


Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
If there are biofilms existing in the drain, how those translocate can cause contamination on the line.
Specifically, we are able to investigate the details concerning how double-stranded DNA translocates through the protein channel," he added.
The sensitive ecological work that is currently being carried out in Kirkby is actually to translocate and protect the water vole colony and improve their habitat for the years to come.
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.