specialized

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working in and knowing a lot about one particular subject, skill, service, etc. :

Her job is very specialized.

The hospital is unable to provide the highly specialized care needed by very sick babies.

specialized skills

used in one particular subject, usually by people who know a lot about the subject:

"Phlegm" is a specialized term for mucus that is restricted to the respiratory tract.

having changed or developed in order to perform a particular function or suit a particular environment:

A sperm cell is highly specialized.

We see using external organs (eyes) specialized for the task of detecting photons.

The honeyeater is an Australasian bird specialized to eat nectar.

relating to one particular area or designed for a particular purpose:

The company makes highly specialized products for the health-care industry.

Salespeople have acquired specialized and valued knowledge and experience.