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pluripotent

Syllabification: (plu·ri·po·tent)
Pronunciation: /ˌplo͝oriˈpōtnt/
Definition of pluripotent

adjective

Biology
  • (of an immature or stem cell) capable of giving rise to several different cell types.

Origin:

1940s: from pluri- 'several' + Latin potent- 'being able' (see potent1)

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