Biology. Of cells, etc. not capable of reproduction.

Capable of developing into or generating a complete organism: said of a cell. Also, able to differentiate into any other related kind of cell.

Capable of differentiation along several or many lines; = pluripotential, adj. Also: having several activities or functions. Cf. multipotent, adj. 2.

Genetics. Of a genetic factor: causing a phenotypic effect when present in only one copy. rare. disused.

Biology and Medicine. = multipotential, adj. Cf. pluripotential, adj.

Possessing the requisite qualifications for, or to; properly qualified. Biology. Of a cell: having a latent ability to develop in reaction to a…

= totipotent, adj.