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DEDIFFERENTIATION

\dˌɛdɪfəɹˌɛnʃɪˈe͡ɪʃən], \dˌɛdɪfəɹˌɛnʃɪˈe‍ɪʃən], \d_ˌɛ_d_ɪ_f_ə_ɹ_ˌɛ_n_ʃ_ɪ__ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of DEDIFFERENTIATION

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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the loss of specialization in form or function

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the loss of specialization in form or function

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

[Latin] The losing of characteristics of specialised cells and regression to a more simple state.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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