1. Noun
The act of specializing, or the state of being spezialized.
2. Noun
The setting apart of a particular organ for the performance of a particular function.
3. Noun
(biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function; "cell differentiation in the developing embryo"
Vocabulary classified under Biology
4. Noun
the special line of work you have adopted as your career; "his specialization is gastroenterology"
Vocabulary classified under Word origins
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