pluripotent

adjective

plu·​rip·​o·​tent plu̇-ˈri-pə-tənt How to pronounce pluripotent (audio)
: not fixed as to developmental potentialities
especially : capable of differentiating into one of many cell types
pluripotent stem cells

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Brenners is one of only two clinics in Germany legally permitted to perform pluripotent stem-cell treatments, yet because of my age, aggressive longevity interventions never seriously enter the conversation. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Advances in iPS cells have reduced many of these concerns by providing an alternative source of pluripotent cells. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 By working with human pluripotent stem cells, which can transform into many different types of tissue, the researchers created a three-dimensional sinoatrial node organoid capable of generating electrical impulses, the South China Morning Post reported. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026 Scientists have successfully produced functional sperm and eggs from mouse pluripotent stem cells and created healthy offspring. — Emily Mullin, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pluripotent

Word History

Etymology

Latin plur-, plus more + English potent

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pluripotent was in 1916

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“Pluripotent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pluripotent. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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pluripotent

adjective
plu·​rip·​o·​tent plu̇-ˈrip-ət-ənt How to pronounce pluripotent (audio)
1
: not fixed as to developmental potentialities
especially : capable of differentiating into one of many cell types
pluripotent stem cells
2
: capable of having more than one effect
pluripotent activity
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