Cell Differentiation Process

Definition 1

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. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

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

Definition 3

A Cell Differentiation Process in multicellular organisms consists of genetically controlled activities of biologic molecules, complexes, subcellular components, or cells involved in progressive restriction of cellular developmental potential in which immature (unspecialized) precursor cells become functionally and morphologically mature (specialized), leading to the formation of organs, tissues, and specialized cell types. (NCI Thesaurus)

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