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transfusion
nounC1
/trænsˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/The process of transferring blood or blood components from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another.
transfusion, blood
nounC1
/trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/The medical procedure of transferring blood (or blood components) from one person into the circulatory system of another.
transgender
adjectivenounC1
/ˌtrænzˈdʒendə(r)/Relating to a person whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.
transgenderism
nounC1+
/trænzˈdʒendərɪz(ə)m/A state or condition in which a person's gender identity does not correspond with the sex they were assigned at birth.
transgene
nounlow
/ˈtrænz.dʒiːn/A gene from one organism that is artificially introduced into the genome of another organism.
transgenesis
nounC1-C2
/trɑːnzˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/The process of introducing a gene from one organism into the genome of another organism.
transgenics
nounLow
/trænzˈdʒɛnɪks/The branch of biology and biotechnology concerned with the process of introducing a gene from one organism into the genome of another.
transgress
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow
/trænzˈɡres/To violate a law, rule, or moral boundary.
transgression
nounC1
/trænzˈɡreʃ.ən/The act of violating a law, rule, moral code, or established boundary.
transgressor
nounC1/C2
/trænzˈɡres.ər/A person who breaks a law, rule, or moral principle.
tranship
verbverb-ambitransitiveLow
/trænˈʃɪp/To transfer goods from one ship or vehicle to another during transport.
transhumance
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Academic
/trænzˈhjuː.məns/The seasonal movement of livestock (especially sheep and cattle) from one grazing ground to another, typically to lowlands in winter and highlands in summer.
transhumanism
nounLow
/ˌtrænzˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/A philosophical and intellectual movement advocating the use of technology to enhance human intellectual, physical, and psychological capacities, ultimately to transcend human limitations.
transience
nounC1/C2
/ˈtrænziəns/The state or quality of lasting only for a short time; the fact of being temporary or impermanent.
transient
adjectivenounC1
/ˈtrænziənt/Lasting only for a very short time; temporary.
transient ischemic attack
nounLow-Frequency Medical Term
/ˌtrænziənt ɪˈskiːmɪk əˌtæk/A temporary episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a brief blockage of blood flow to part of the brain, with symptoms lasting less than 24 hours, typically a few minutes.
transient modulation
nounLow (Technical)
/ˈtrænziənt ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/A temporary change in the characteristics of a signal, system, or process.
transignification
nounVery low
/trænˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/The change in significance or meaning of something, especially in a theological context.
transilluminate
verbverb-transitiveC2
/ˌtrænzɪˈluːmɪneɪt/To pass light through a body part or tissue for medical examination.
transistor
adjectivenounMedium
/trænˈzɪstə(r)/A semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power.

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