translocation
US /ˌtrænz.loʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌtrænz.ləʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
易位, 转移
the act or process of moving something or someone from one place to another
示例:
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The translocation of the ancient monument required careful planning.
古老纪念碑的迁移需要仔细规划。
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Wildlife conservationists often perform translocation of endangered species to safer habitats.
野生动物保护主义者经常将濒危物种迁徙到更安全的栖息地。
2.
染色体易位, 基因易位
a type of chromosomal abnormality in which a chromosome breaks and a portion of it reattaches to a different chromosome
示例:
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Genetic testing revealed a balanced translocation in the patient's chromosomes.
基因检测显示患者染色体存在平衡易位。
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Certain types of cancer are associated with specific chromosomal translocations.
某些类型的癌症与特定的染色体易位有关。