differentiate

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verb (used with object)  I selected the usages that are most relevant to biology.

to make different by modification, as a biological species

Biology. (of cells or tissues) to change from relatively generalized to specialized kinds, during development.

[Origin: 1810–20; < ML differentiātus distinguished (ptp. of differentiāre), equiv. to L different(ia) difference + -ātus -ate1]

 

Regeneration

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re‧gen‧er‧a‧tion  /rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ri-jen-uh-rey-shuhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
 
–noun

1.     Biology. the restoration or new growth by an organism of organs, tissues, etc., that have been
         lost, removed, or injured. -+

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2.    Biology. Regrowth of lost or destroyed parts or organs.

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