Transformer
Transformer (medical)
Transformer (pronounced: trans-for-mer) is a term used in the field of medical science to describe a process or agent that causes a significant change or transformation in a biological entity.
Etymology
The term 'transformer' is derived from the Latin word 'transformare', which means 'to change in shape'. In the context of medical science, it refers to any process or agent that can cause a significant change in the structure or function of a biological entity.
Related Terms
- Mutation: A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.
- Transduction: The process by which foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus or viral vector.
- Transfection: The process of deliberately introducing naked or purified nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells.
- Transformation (genetics): The genetic alteration of a cell resulting from the direct uptake and incorporation of exogenous genetic material from its surroundings through the cell membrane(s).
Usage in Medical Science
In medical science, the term 'transformer' is often used to describe agents like drugs or procedures that can cause a significant change in the structure or function of a cell, tissue, or organ. For example, certain types of chemotherapy drugs are considered 'transformers' because they can cause cancer cells to change their behavior and stop dividing or die.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transformer
- Wikipedia's article - Transformer
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