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Translocate Definition & Meaning

translocate
verb
  1. transfer (a chromosomal segment) to a new position
  2. move from one place to another, especially of wild animals; "The endangered turtles were translocated to a safe environment"

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What does translocate mean?
transfer (a chromosomal segment) to a new position move from one place to another, especially of wild animals; "The endangered turtles were translocated to a safe environment"
What part of speech is translocate?
Translocate is a verb.
How many definitions does translocate have?
Translocate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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