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(genetic biology)

Grammar: verb
verb forms: differentiates, differentiated, differentiating
Definition: to change from generalised to specialised cells and tissues during the development of an embryo
Example:
1. Specific sets of genes can be activated to allow cells to differentiate into specialized functioning units.

2. A groove of cells in the surface of the blastula eventually closes over to form a neural tube that will differentiate into the central nervous system.
Related Word: differentiation (noun)