Dedifferentiation (Noun)
Meaning
The loss of specialization in form or function.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The dedifferentiation of these cells was a critical step in studying cellular reprogramming and regenerative medicine.
- During the embryo's development, dedifferentiation allowed the cells to revert to a pluripotent state, enabling them to form various tissues.
- This process of cellular dedifferentiation allowed researchers to better understand how certain tumors develop and grow.
- The team found that the cells underwent dedifferentiation as a response to environmental stressors, leading them to question the cell's long-term viability.
- Researchers have dedicated years of study to the phenomenon of cellular dedifferentiation, seeking to understand its relationship to disease and tissue regeneration.