Differentiated
Differentiated
Differentiated (pronounced: /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪtɪd/) is a term used in various fields of study, including biology, medicine, and education. It originates from the Latin word differentia, meaning difference, and the suffix -ate, which implies action or process.
In the context of medicine, differentiated often refers to cells or tissues that have developed specialized features and functions. This process is known as cell differentiation.
Medical Context
In the field of oncology, the term differentiated is used to describe the degree to which cancer cells resemble normal cells. A highly differentiated tumor, for example, contains cells that look much like the normal cells from which they originated and tend to grow and spread at a slower rate than undifferentiated or poorly differentiated tumors.
In endocrinology, differentiated can refer to the process by which precursor cells develop into specific types of hormone-producing cells. For instance, in the thyroid gland, precursor cells differentiate into either thyroxine-producing cells or calcitonin-producing cells.
Related Terms
- Cell differentiation: The process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type.
- Differentiated carcinoma: A type of cancer that is composed of cells that are well-differentiated and resemble the normal cells of the tissue from which the cancer originated.
- Differentiated instruction: An educational philosophy that involves tailoring instruction to meet individual needs.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Differentiated
- Wikipedia's article - Differentiated
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