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translocation
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and medical registers. In ecology, it refers to the deliberate movement of a species to a new habitat to prevent extinction or manage an ecosystem, distinguishing it from natural migration. In botany and physiology, it describes the internal transport of organic solutes, such as sucrose, through specialized tissues.
In genetics, the word describes a specific chromosomal abnormality where a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another. This usage is highly specialized and typically appears in clinical reports or genetic research. Because it describes a specific biological process or event, it is used as a countable noun when referring to individual instances of genetic rearrangement or specific conservation projects.
Meanings
The act of moving something from one place to another, particularly in a biological or ecological context.
The translocation of the endangered species to a protected island was successful.
The movement of a substance, such as nutrients or hormones, from one part of an organism to another.
The movement of a segment of a chromosome to a non-homologous chromosome, often resulting in genetic disorders.
The patient was diagnosed with a balanced translocation on chromosome 11.
Examples
The translocation of the rare frogs saved them.
Nutrient translocation is key to plant growth.
A chromosomal translocation can cause various diseases.
A chromosomal translocation can cause various diseases.
The translocation of the species remains a priority.
Reciprocal translocation often results in balanced karyotypes.
Reciprocal translocation often results in balanced karyotypes.