pleomorphism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The occurrence of multiple structural forms during the life cycle of an organism.
  2. Synonym of polymorphism.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

pleomorphism pleomorphisms

Etymology

From pleo- (“full, many”) + -morphism.

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Derived words

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