Translocation

The movement or reciprocal exchange of large-chromosomal segments, typically between two different chromosomes.

1. The movement of nutrients or products of metabolism from one location to another. 2. Change in position of a segment of a chromosome to another, non-homologous chromosome.

(TRANZ-loh-KAY-shun) A genetic change in which a piece of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. Sometimes pieces from two different chromosomes will trade places with each other. Translocations may lead to medical problems such as leukemia, breast cancer, schizophrenia, muscular dystrophy, and Down syndrome.

Breakage and removal of a large segment of DNA from one chromosome, followed by the segment's attachment to a different chromosome. See also chromosome, gene

A mutation in which a large segment of one chromosome breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. See also: mutation

The intentional capture, movement, and release of individuals of a species into a different area, usually to prevent harm to the individuals or to establish populations elsewhere.