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totipotent

/tɒtɪˈpɒtənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does totipotent mean?

adjective

Having the ability to develop into any cell type in the body; capable of differentiating into any cell or tissue type.

Example

"Stem cells are totipotent, meaning they can develop into any cell type in the body."

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