multipotent

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Definition von multipotent im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Having the power to do many different things

Describing a cell that can give rise to a limited number of several different types of cell

{a} possessed of very great power

able to many things; "multipotent drugs

able to many things; "multipotent drugs"

Having manifold power, or power to do many things

Cells that are commited to producing cells that have a particular function e g blood stem cells are multipotent: they can produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets (cells that aid the clotting of blood)

A cell or tissue able to form several different kinds of cells or tissues