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trans·fec·tion

(trans-fek'shŭn),
A method of gene transfer using infection of a cell with nucleic acid (as from a retrovirus) resulting in subsequent viral replication in the transfected cell.
[trans- + infection]
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transfection

(trăns-fĕk′shən)
n.
Introduction of a segment of DNA or RNA into a eukaryotic cell by means of one of a variety of physical or chemical methods or through viral infection.
trans·fect′ v.
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trans·fec·tion

(trans-fek'shŭn)
A method of gene transfer using infection of a cell with nucleic acid (as from a retrovirus) resulting in subsequent viral replication in the transfected cell.
[trans- + infection]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

transfection

Gene transfer by infection of a cell with nucleic acid by a virus, followed by viral replication in the affected cell.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

transfection

a method of introducing the purified DNA of a VIRUS into CELLS.
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

trans·fec·tion

(trans-fek'shŭn)
A method of gene transfer using infection of a cell with nucleic acid (as from a retrovirus) resulting in subsequent viral replication in the transfected cell.
[trans- + infection]
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