transduction noun. [tranz'dʌkʃ(ǝ)n, trɑ:nz-, -ns-] M17.
[Latin transductio(n-), from transduct- pa. ppl stem of transducere: see TRANSDUCER, -ION.]
1. The action of leading or bringing across. rare. M17.
2. The action or process of transducing a signal. M20.
3. Microbiology. The transfer of genetic material from one cell to another by a virus or virus-like particle. M20.

■ transductant [-'dʌkt(ǝ)nt] noun (Microbiology) a cell into which genetic material has been transduced M20.

■ transductional adjective of or pertaining to (genetic) transduction M20.

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