What is another word for nucleofection?
Pronunciation: [njˌuːklɪˈə͡ʊfkʃən] (IPA) 
Nucleofection is a term used frequently in molecular biology to describe a process where foreign genetic material is introduced into cells through an electric pulse. However, there are several synonyms for nucleofection, including electroporation, electrotransfer, and gene electrotransfer. These terms all refer to the same basic process of delivering genetic material into cells using an electrical field. Other synonyms for nucleofection include transfection, transduction, and viral transduction, which all involve different methods of delivering genetic material into cells. Scientists use these various terms interchangeably, depending on the specific method used, but all describe the process of introducing foreign genetic material into cells for experimentation or therapy.
