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cytodifferentiation /cy·to·dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion/ (si″to-dif″ĕ-ren″she-a´shun) the development of specialized structures and functions in embryonic cells. cytodifferentiation [-dif′əren′shē·ā′shən] Etymology: Gk, kytos + L, differentia, difference 1 a process by which embryonic cells acquire biochemical and morphologic properties essential for specialization and diversification. 2 the total and gradual transformation from an undifferentiated to a fully differentiated state. cytodifferentiation the development of specialized structures and functions in embryonic cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We have demonstrated previously that WNT genes direct the proper cytodifferentiation and overall development of the Mullerianderived female reproductive tract. In addition, acute injury to the lung during early postnatal development results in a failure of normal repair processes including down-regulation of cellular proliferation at injury sites and inhibition of the normal processes of cytodifferentiation of cell populations surviving at the site of injury (9). |
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