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Droplet transmission
The spread of infectious germs in airborne fluids, e.g., the liquid particles released during coughing or sneezing.
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Common vehicle transmission
The transfer of infectious germs on contaminated objects, substances, or surfaces touched by two or more people.
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Biological transmission
A condition in which the organism that transmits the causative agent of a disease plays an essential role in the life history of a parasite or germ.
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Airborne transmission
The spread of infectious organisms by aerosol or dust particles. Diseases spread by airborne transmission include varicella-zoster virus and tuberculosis.
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Internal transmigration
Transfer of an ovum through the uterus to the opposite oviduct.
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External transmigration
Transfer of an ovum from an ovary to an opposite tube through the pelvic cavity.
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Transluminal
Within or through the internal bore or cylindrical channel within a blood vessel.
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Translabial
Through or across the labia majora; a term used for radiological examinations that penetrate the labial and vaginal tissues to examine the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Through or across the labia majora; a term used for radiological examinations that penetrate the labial and vaginal tissues to examine the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
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Transkaryotic
Binding or attachment (e.g., of white blood cells as they migrate through tissues).
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Transitive movement
Any movement in which physical objects, such as tools or utensils, are employed. Using a bottle-opener, carving a turkey, brushing the teeth, and drinking from a glass are all examples of transitive movement.
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