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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

organic process, biological process go
a process occurring in living organisms

adaptation, adjustment, adaption
the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

noun.process

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acclimatization, acclimatisation, acclimation go
adaptation to a new climate (a new temperature or altitude or environment)
dedifferentiation go
the loss of specialization in form or function
domestication go
adaptation to intimate association with human beings
specialization, specialisation, differentiation go
(biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function