A term used to describe cells or tissues that do not have specialized ("mature") structures or functions. Undifferentiated cancer cells often grow and spread quickly.

Cells that are immature, embryonic or primitve, and have no specific form or specialized function are said to be undifferentiated

1862, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of differentiate (v.).

adj. Unable to distinguish between. Undifferentiated rocks: rocks for which it is not possible to specify finer age divisions.

A targeting strategy that is based on a homogeneous market. This is one where the total market has similar needs for the product. Typically, this market only requires one marketing mix to satisfy all [..]

A cell that has not developed into a specialized cell type.

With plant cells, existing in a state of cell development characterized by isodiametric cell shape, very little or no vacuole, and a large nucleus, and exemplified by cells comprising an apical merist [..]

Lacking the specialized or differential gene expression characteristic of specialized cells.

With plant cells, existing in a state of cell development characterized by isodiametric cell shape, very little or no vacuole, and a large nucleus, and exemplified by cells comprising an apical merist [..]

(adj) not differentiated

Cells that lack a specialized structure and function.

A term used to describe tumor cells which lack the structures and function of normal cells and grow uncontrollably. The opposite are well- differentiated tumor cells, which resemble normal cells and t [..]

A term used to describe cells or tissues that do not have specialized ("mature") structures or functions. Undifferentiated cancer cells often grow and spread quickly.

A cell that has not changed to become a specialized cell type.

A targeting strategy that is based on a homogeneous market. This is one where the total market has similar needs for the product. Typically, this market only requires one marketing mix to satisfy all [..]