pluripotent

adjective

plu·​rip·​o·​tent plu̇-ˈri-pə-tənt 

: not fixed as to developmental potentialities

especially : capable of differentiating into one of many cell types

pluripotent stem cells

Examples of pluripotent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The therapies rely on induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells — adult cells that are reprogrammed back into a stem-cell-like state. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin plur-, plus more + English potent

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pluripotent

• potent

Medical Definition

pluripotent

adjective

plu·​rip·​o·​tent plu̇-ˈrip-ət-ənt 

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