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plu·rip·o·tent

, pluripotential (plū-rip'ŏ-tĕnt, plū'rē-pō-ten'shăl),
1. Having the capacity to affect more than one organ or tissue.
See also: pluripotent cells.
2. Not fixed as to potential development.
See also: pluripotent cells.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

pluripotent

(plə-rĭp′ə-tənt)
adj.
Relating to or being a cell that is capable of differentiating into cells of any type of tissue except placental tissue.
plu·rip′o·ten·cy (-tən-sē) n.
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pluripotent

adjective Capable of differentiating into several final differentiated cell types.
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plu·rip·o·tent

, pluripotential (plūr-ip'ŏ-tĕnt, plūr'ē-pŏ-ten'shăl)
1. Having the capacity to affect more than one organ or tissue.
2. Not fixed as to potential development.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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