English word oligopotent comes from English potent, English oligo- (Few.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| potent | English (eng) | (obsolete) A prince; a potentate.. (obsolete) A staff or crutch.. (tincture) A heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes. (of a male) Able to procreate.. Being effective, causing body effects.. Having a sharp or offensive taste.. Possessing strength.. Very powerful or effective. |
| oligo- | English (eng) | Few. |
| oligopotent | English (eng) | (biology) Describing a stem cell that is able to form two or more mature cell types within a tissue. |