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specialization

spe·cial·i·za·tion [ spèshəli záysh'n ] (plural spe·cial·i·za·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of becoming specialized: the act or process of becoming specialized

2. education 
Same as  specialty (sense 1)


3. biology adaptation of organism: the adaptation of an organism or a part of an organism to a specific function or condition in response to environmental conditions

4. biology adapted body part: an organism or a part of an organism that has been adapted to a specific function or condition

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