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totipotent

/toʊˈtɪp.ə.tənt/

Traduction: Qualifie une cellule, notamment une cellule souche, capable de se différencier en n'importe quel type cellulaire de l'organisme, y compris les tissus extra-embryonnaires.

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adjective

/toʊˈtɪp.ə.tənt/C2formalscientific
  • frQualifie une cellule, notamment une cellule souche, capable de se différencier en n'importe quel type cellulaire de l'organisme, y compris les tissus extra-embryonnaires.

Describes a cell, especially a stem cell, that has the ability to differentiate into any type of cell in an organism, including extraembryonic tissues.

  1. Developmental potentialC2formalscientific

    Describing a cell, especially a fertilized egg or early embryonic cell, that has the ability to differentiate into any cell type and develop into a complete organism.

    frtotipotent

    • A totipotent stem cell can give rise to all the specialized cells of the body.
    • The zygote is considered totipotent because it can form an entire organism.
    • Researchers study totipotent cells to understand early development.
Formes
  • more totipotent comparative form
  • most totipotent superlative form