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

Unlike conventional organoid methods that rely on induced pluripotent stem cells or embryonic stem cells, the new technique avoids single-cell dissociation entirely. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026

But a new study out of UC San Diego has offered new insight on the process thanks to a model using pluripotent stem cells. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2025

BioRescue is pioneering induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology. —Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Another experiment will involve cutting-edge biotechnology, using human pluripotent stem cells to build miniature brain-like organoid models on chips roughly the size of a credit card, hosted in the biotechnology experiment cabinet onboard the Wentian lab module. —Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin plur-, plus more + English potent

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pluripotent

• mezzotint
• 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