differentiation

differentiation definition - medical

dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion (dĭfˌə-rĕnˌshē-āˈshən)

noun
  1. The acquisition or possession of a character or function different from that of the original type. Also called specialization.
  2. See differential diagnosis.

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