totipotent, totipotence 1. With reference to a cell or part, having the potential for developing in various specialized ways in response to external or internal stimuli. 2. The ability of a cell to differentiate into a complete organism or into any other related cell. 3. The ability of a cell, such as an egg, to give rise to unlike cells and thus... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1738/6