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Gene transfer
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The insertion of genetic material into a cell. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Incorporation of new DNA into an organism's cells, usually by a vector such as a modified virus. Used in gene therapy.(From Human Genome Project Information). (NCI Thesaurus)
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