# translocation

/tɹænsləʊkˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/translocation
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

the act of moving something from one place to another, especially in a scientific or medical context. It often refers to moving a person or an animal to a new location for safety or study.

For teachers: the act of moving something from one place to another; specifically, the relocation of an organism to a new habitat or the transfer of a chromosome segment to a non-homologous chromosome.

## Examples

- The translocation of the endangered species to a new reserve was a success.
- After the fire destroyed their habitat, the wildlife team began the translocation of the remaining deer to a safer area.
- The genetic translocation observed in the patient's karyotype provided the first concrete evidence that the two distinct syndromes were actually caused by the same underlying mutation.

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