Transfection

//tɹænzˈfɛkʃən// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The introduction of foreign genetic material (such as DNA or RNA) into a eukaryotic cell. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Blend of trans- + infection.

Related phrases

co-transfection

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