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u⋅nip⋅o⋅tent

[yoo-nip-uh-tuhnt]
–adjective Biology.
(of cells) capable of developing into only one type of cell or tissue.

Origin:
uni- + potent
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u·ni·po·tent   (yōō-nĭp'ə-tənt)   
adj.  Capable of developing into only one type of cell or tissue.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: unip·o·tent
Pronunciation: yü-'nip-&t-&nt
Function: adjective
: having power in one way only; especially : capable of developing only in one direction or to one end product <unipotent cells>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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