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pleomorphism
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pleomorphism /pleo·mor·phism/ (-mor´fizm) the occurrence of various distinct forms by a single organism or within a species.pleomor´phicpleomor´phous
ple·o·mor·phism (pl-môrfzm)
n.
1. See polymorphism.
2. The occurrence of two or more structural forms during a life cycle, especially of certain plants.
pleo·morphic (-fk), pleo·morphous (-fs) adj.
pleomorphism (plē´môr´fiz´m),
n the ability to change shape or form.
pleomorphism
having more than one shape or form.


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