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translocation

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


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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

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

There is no set timeline for when translocation of grizzly bears to Washington might begin.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2024

He further adds, "However, while we had identified the transporters that enable the uptake by the roots and root-to-shoot translocation of Si, we were yet to determine how Si was deposited in the leaves."

From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2023

In future experiments the upward translocation will be studied in detail on grafts of American scions on Chinese seedlings.

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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