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.

Related terms

• dedifferentiate

Translations

loss or reversal of differentiation

• Italian: dedifferenziazione f, sdifferenziamento