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Pleomorphism

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Noun

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ple=o=mor=phism

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun Pleomorphism has 2 senses

pleomorphism(n = noun.phenomenon) polymorphism - (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound; Array

is a kind of chemical phenomenon

has particulars: dimorphism

Derived form adjective pleomorphic₁

pleomorphism(n = noun.phenomenon) Array - (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms; Array

organic phenomenon

Derived form adjective pleomorphic₁

CIDE DICTIONARY

Pleomorphism, n. [Gr. more + morfh` form.].

The property of crystallizing under two or more distinct fundamental forms, including dimorphism and trimorphism. [1913 Webster]
The theory that the various genera of bacteria are phases or variations of growth of a number of Protean species, each of which may exhibit, according to undetermined conditions, all or some of the forms characteristic of the different genera and species. [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

Pleomorphism, n. Biol., Chem., & Mineral. the occurrence of more than one distinct form.

Derivative

pleomorphic adj.

Etymology

Gk pleion more + morphe form

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