pluripotent

adjective plu·rip·o·tent \plu̇-ˈri-pə-tənt\

Definition of PLURIPOTENT

: not fixed as to developmental potentialities; especially : capable of differentiating into one of many cell types <pluripotent stem cells>

Latin plur-, plus more + English potent

First Known Use: 1916

Medical Dictionary

adjective plu·rip·o·tent \plu̇-ˈrip-ət-ənt\

: not fixed as to developmental potentialities; especially : capable of differentiating into one of many cell types <pluripotent stem cells>

: capable of affecting more than one organ or tissue

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