pluripotent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having much or unlimited potential to develop in a certain way, especially in a desirable fashion.
  2. Able to develop into more than one mature cell or tissue type, but not all.

Pronunciation

/plʊəˈɹɪpətənt/

Word forms

pluripotent

Etymology

From pluri- + potent.

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