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Cell Differentiation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stem cell | Undifferentiated cell |
| Muscle Cell | a specialized cell that helps in movement |
| Red Blood Cell | a specialized cell that transports oxygen in the blood |
| White Blood Cell | a specialized cell that fights sickness in the body |
| Skin Cell | a specialized cell that creates a barrier between the outside world and the body |
| Nerve Cell | a specialized cell that transmits and receives information |
| Specialized cell | a cell that has undergone differentiation and has a specific shape and function |
| Gene expression | appearance of a trait because of a specific gene |
| Cancer | a disease that results from the uncontrolled growth and division of cells |
| Differentiation | the process by which a cell develops a specific shape and function |