English Explanatory Dictionary

horizontal gene transfer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria.

Word forms

horizontal gene transfer horizontal gene transfers HGT

Synonyms

lateral gene transfer
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