dedifferentiation
/diˌdɪfəˌrɛnʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which cells lose their specialized characteristics and return to a simpler, less mature state.
- The dedifferentiation of muscle cells can lead to abnormal growths.
- Researchers are studying dedifferentiation to learn how to regenerate damaged tissues.
- Dedifferentiation is a key step in the formation of some types of cancer.
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