dedifferentiation
de.dif.fer.en.ti.a.tion \(')de--.dif-*-.ren-che--'a--sh*n\ n : reversion of
specialized structures (as cells) to a more generalized or primitive
condition often as a preliminary to major change
Webster's English Dictionaryde.dif.fer.en.ti.a.tion \(')de--.dif-*-.ren-che--'a--sh*n\ n : reversion of
specialized structures (as cells) to a more generalized or primitive
condition often as a preliminary to major change