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translocation

[trans-loh-kay-shuhn, tranz-] / ˌtræns loʊˈkeɪ ʃən, ˌtrænz- /


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In the areas chosen for the eventual translocation of wildcat populations there will be additional microchipping, neutering and vaccination of pet and feral cats to reduce interbreeding.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Islatravir, meanwhile, is what’s known as a nucleoside reverse transcriptase translocation inhibitor, a novel drug that is significantly more potent.

From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026

Instead of forming true knots, DNA frequently twists around itself during nanopore translocation.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026

Labuschagne, an ex-South African commando, founded Warm Heart Initiative in response to the clashes that followed the translocation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

It would be important to know the centers of origin of the tannins in the chestnut, their translocation, and whether they are translocated through or over graft-unions.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 by Northern Nut Growers Association


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