dedifferentiation

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ differentiation.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˌdɪfəɹɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

Noun

dedifferentiation (plural dedifferentiations)

  1. The loss or reversal of differentiation.
  2. (biology) The biological process whereby cells revert from a specialized function to a simpler or less specialized form.

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