pleomorphism

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Etymology

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From pleo- (full, many) +‎ -morphism.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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pleomorphism (countable and uncountable, plural pleomorphisms)

  1. (biology) The occurrence of multiple structural forms during the life cycle of an organism.
  2. (chemistry) Synonym of polymorphism
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