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Cell Differentiation Process
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Progressive restriction of the developmental potential and increasing specialization of function which takes place during the development of the embryo and leads to the formation of specialized cells, tissues, and organs.

Exact Synonyms
Cell Differentiation Process
cell differentiation
Cell Differentiation
Differentiated
Differentiation
class Information
ALT_DEFINITION

The process during which young, immature (unspecialized) cells take on individual characteristics and reach their mature (specialized) form and function.

code

C16399

Legacy Concept Name

Cell_Differentiation

Preferred_Name

Cell Differentiation Process

Semantic_Type

Cell Function

UMLS_CUI

C0007589

class Relations
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Gene_Plays_Role_In_Process
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