Synonyms for translocation
ˌtræns loʊˈkeɪ ʃən, ˌtrænz-translo·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNet

1. translocationnoun

   the transport of dissolved material within a plant

2. translocationnoun

   (genetics) an exchange of chromosome parts

   "translocations can result in serious congenital disorders"

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1. • Genetics
   • Organic Process

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:3.7 / 3 votes

1. teleportation

   instantaneous change from one place to another

   'if i suddenly disappeared from this room and materialised intantaneously in another location, that would be what we call translocation.' i had guessed that was what she meant. but was it really possible? 'that, we believe, is how this wraith managed to appear before you on that deserted beach. not because he had a magic cloak.'

   Submitted by acronimous on March 9, 2014  

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1. Najib Balala:

   Then we will investigate if Tsavo East National Park was the appropriate place to do the translocation.