transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtɑ:dɪɡreɪd ]
n. & adj. --n. any minute freshwater animal of the phylum Tardigrada, having a short plump body and four pairs of short legs. Also called water bear. --adj. of or relating to this phylum. [F tardigrade f. L tardigradus f. tardus slow + gradi walk]