equipotent

adjective

equi·​po·​tent ˌē-kwə-ˈpōt-ᵊnt How to pronounce equipotent (audio) ˌek-wə- How to pronounce equipotent (audio)
1
: having equal effects or capacities
equipotent genes
equipotent doses of different drugs
2
of egg protoplasm : potentially capable of developing into any tissue

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“Equipotent.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/equipotent. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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