differentiated
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dif·fer·en·ti·ate
(dĭf′ə-rĕn′shē-āt′)v. dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed, dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing, dif·fer·en·ti·ates
v.tr.
1. To constitute the distinction between: subspecies that are differentiated by the markings on their wings.
2. To perceive or show the difference in or between; discriminate.
3. To make different by alteration or modification.
4. Mathematics To calculate the derivative or differential of (a function).
v.intr.
1. To become distinct or specialized; acquire a different character.
2. To make distinctions; discriminate.
3. Biology To undergo differentiation.
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Adj. | 1. | differentiated - made different (especially in the course of development) or shown to be different; "the differentiated markings of butterflies"; "the regionally differentiated results" undifferentiated, uniform - not differentiated |
2. | differentiated - exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms specialised, specialized - developed or designed for a special activity or function; "a specialized tool" |
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differentiated
adj diferenciado; partially — parcialmente diferenciado; poorly — pobremente or poco diferenciado; well — bien diferenciadoEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.