transfection
Syllables: trans·fec·tion/tɹænzˈfɛkʃən/
transfection noun: the introduction of foreign genetic material (such as DNA or RNA) into a eukaryotic cell.
Noun
transfection (countable and uncountable, plural transfections)
- The introduction of foreign genetic material (such as DNA or RNA) into a eukaryotic cell.
Forms of transfection
| plural | transfections |
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Origin of transfection
Blend of trans- + infection.
Words formed from transfection
Words that rhyme with transfection
- section
- connection
- projection
- injection
- selection
- collection
- protection
- inflection
- reflection
- affection
- correction
- deflection
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- direction
- election
- erection
- complexion
- recollection
- resurrection
- dejection
- dissection
- flexion
- infection
- rejection
- connexion
- convection
- detection
- disconnection
- misdirection
- objection
- perfection
- vection
- advection
- ejection
- imperfection
- inspection
- interjection
- introspection
- lection
- reflexion
- aspection
- callisection
- disinfection
- disruptive selection
- electrotransfection
- indirect election
- insurrection
- police protection
- porrection
- predilection
- retroflexion
- self-infection
- snap election
- ticket inspection
- trivection
- type introspection
- vivisection
Questions about transfection
- What does transfection mean?
- Transfection means the introduction of foreign genetic material (such as DNA or RNA) into a eukaryotic cell.
- What part of speech is transfection?
- Transfection is a noun.
- How do you pronounce transfection?
- Transfection is pronounced /tɹænzˈfɛkʃən/.
- What is the plural of transfection?
- The plural of transfection is transfections.
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