mislocalization
|mis-lo-ca-li-za-tion|
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/ˌmɪsˌloʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌmɪsˌləʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(mislocalize)
incorrect placement
Etymology
'mislocalization' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'localization' from Latin 'localis' meaning 'pertaining to a place'.
'mislocalization' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'localization', which itself comes from the Latin 'localis'.
Initially, it meant 'wrongly placed', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'incorrect placement in a biological context'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the incorrect or abnormal placement of something, often used in biological contexts to describe proteins or other cellular components.
The mislocalization of proteins can lead to various diseases.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 03:37