1896, from Latin toti-, comb. form of totus "whole" (see total (adj.)) + potent. Perhaps immediately from German totipotent, which is attested by 1893. Related: Totipotency.
权威例句
1. Other angiosperm cultures based on totipotent cells could be adapted to similar ends.
其它用全能细胞的被子植物培养能够适合于类似的目的.
2. Embryonic stem cells are totipotent.
胚胎干细胞是两性的.
3. Totipotent cells can generate an entire organism.