pluripotent

 
Pronunciation: /ˌplʊərɪˈpəʊt(ə)nt/

adjective

Biology
  • (of an immature cell or stem cell) capable of giving rise to several different cell types: many types of cells originate from pluripotent bone marrow stem cells

Origin:

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