dedifferentiation

de·dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-dif-uh-ren-shee-ey-shuh n]
- /diˌdɪf əˌrɛn ʃiˈeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-dif-uh-ren-shee-ey-shuh n]
- /diˌdɪf əˌrɛn ʃiˈeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of dedifferentiation word

noun dedifferentiation the reversion of the cells of differentiated tissue to a less specialized form 3
noun dedifferentiation a reversal of cell development, esp. in plants, so that the differentiation that had occurred previously is lost and the cell becomes more generalized in structure 3
noun dedifferentiation a process by which structures or behaviors that were specialized for a specific function lose their specialization and become simplified or generalized. 1
noun dedifferentiation The loss or reversal of differentiation. 1

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Origin of dedifferentiation

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20; de- + differentiation

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Parts of speech for Dedifferentiation

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dedifferentiation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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