multipotency en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mel-der. Proto-Indo-European *ml̥tós? Proto-Italic *moltos Latin multus Latin multīder. Middle English multi- English multi- English potency English multipotency From multi- + potency.
Meanings
- (countable, qualifier:developmental biology, uncountable) The ability of a progenitor cell to develop into a limited number of cell types.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| multipotencies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
pluripotentiality · oligopotency · totipotency · unipotency · pluripotency