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multipotent

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective multipotent has 1 sense
  1. multipotent - able to many things; "multipotent drugs"
    Antonym:
    impotent (indirect, via potent)

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Term: Multipotent

Description:

Multipotent is a term used in the field of biology to describe cells or stem cells that are capable of differentiating into multiple cell types, but with limitations. Multipotent cells possess the ability to produce cells that are closely related in lineage and function.

Sample Sentences:
  1. The multipotent stem cells found in bone marrow can develop into various types of blood cells.
  2. The liver has a population of multipotent cells that can regenerate damaged tissue.
  3. Embryonic stem cells are considered pluripotent, while adult stem cells are usually multipotent.
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