biphenotypy

biphenotypy definition - medical

bi·phe·no·typ·y (bī-fēˈnə-tĭpˌē)

noun
The appearance in one cell type of distinguishing characteristics of other cell types, as in certain leukemias.

Related Forms:

  • bi·pheˌno·typˈic adjective

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