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Transferrin: A protein involved in iron transport.

Northern Analysis: A technique for transferring electrophoretically resolved rna segments from an agarose gel to a nitrocellulose filter paper sheet via capillary action.

Fomite: An inanimate object capable of carrying infectious organisms and hence transferring them from one individual to another.

Southern Blotting: A technique for transferring electrophoretically resolved dna segments from an agarose gel to a nitrocellulose filter paper sheet via capillary action: the dna segment of interest is probed . . . View Full Definition

Sperm Induction: The process of transferring the spermatozoa from the genital orifice beneath the base of the abdomen into the receptacle in the male palpus.

Gif (Graphic Interchange Format): GIF (pronounced 'gift') is a graphics format that can be displayed on almost all web browsers. It is a common compression format used for transferring graphics files between different comput . . . View Full Definition

Bridge Programs: Bridge Programs offer students an additional path for transferring to certain four-year colleges or universities. Bridge programs feature a seamless transition as a sophomore after spending . . . View Full Definition

International Student: An applicant who is requesting a student visa (F-1) or transferring from another college under a student visa.

Pass The Book: The process of transferring responsibility for a brokerage firm's trading account from one office to another around the world in order to benefit from trading 24 hours a day.

Phone Switching: Transferring money between funds in the same mutual fund family by telephone request. There may be a charge associated with these transfers. Phone switching is also possible among different . . . View Full Definition