Differentiation

differentiation /dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion/ (-en?she-a´shun)

1. the distinguishing of one thing from another.

2. the act or process of acquiring completely individual characters, as occurs in progressive diversification of embryonic cells and tissues.

3. increase in morphological or chemical heterogeneity.

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dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion (df-rnsh-shn)

n.

1. The acquisition or possession of a character or function different from that of the original type. Also called specialization.

2. See differential diagnosis.

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Differentiation

The ability to retain one's identity within a family system while maintaining emotional connections with the other members.

Mentioned in: Family Therapy

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differentiation

1. the distinguishing of one thing from another.

2. the act or process of acquiring completely individual characteristics, such as occurs in the progressive diversification of cells and tissues in the embryo, e.g. sex differentiation.

3. increase in morphological or chemical heterogeneity.