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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

translocation

/trænzˈloʊkəʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does translocation mean?

noun

The movement of a part of a cell, such as a chromosome, from one location to another. In genetics, the transfer of a gene or a set of genes from one organism to another.

Example

"The process of translocation is crucial in the development of certain diseases, such as cancer."

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