Term Name:	dendritic cell differentiation
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Definition:	The process in which a precursor cell type acquires the specialized features of a dendritic cell. A dendritic cell is a leukocyte of dendritic lineage specialized in the uptake, processing, and transport of antigens to lymph nodes for the purpose of stimulating an immune response via T cell activation.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0097028]    QuickGO    AmiGO