Dedifferentiation vs. Redifferentiation
Dedifferentiation vs. Redifferentiation
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Dedifferentiation
Term AThe loss or reversal of differentiation.
(biology) The biological process whereby cells revert from a specialized function to a simpler or less specialized form.
the loss of specialization in form or function
Dedifferentiation (pronounced dē-ˌdi-fə-ˌren-chē-ˈā-shən) is a transient process by which cells become less specialized and return to an earlier cell state within the same lineage. This suggests an increase in a cell potency, meaning that after dedifferentiation, cells may possess an ability to redifferentiate into more cell types than it did before.
Redifferentiation
Term BA second or subsequent differentiation
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