1. moves or transfers something from one place to another
Usage: biology; medicine
2. moves a chromosome segment to a different chromosome
Usage: genetics

Examples

• The protein translocates across the cell membrane.
• The virus translocates genetic material between cells.
• During mitosis, the chromosome translocates to the opposite pole.
• The drug translocates from the bloodstream to target tissues.
• The mutation translocates part of chromosome 9 to chromosome 22.
• The cell translocates nutrients from the cytoplasm to organelles.