Term Name: fusion cell fate specification
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Definition: The process in which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a fusion cell in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway; upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed. Fusion cells allow the interconnection of adjacent tracheal metameres during tracheal tube fusion.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0035156]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: epithelial cell type specification, open tracheal system
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of fusion cell fate specification