-ˈdəkshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin transduct us (past participle of transducere ) + English -ion
: the act or process of leading or conveying over ; specifically : the transfer of genetic determinants from one microorganism to another or from one strain of microorganism to another by a viral agent (as a bacteriophage)
• trans·duc·tion·al -shnəl, -shən ə l adjective