pleomorphism

pleomorphism definition - medical

ple·o·mor·phism (plēˌə-môrˈfĭzˌəm)

noun
  1. See polymorphism.
  2. The occurrence of two or more structural forms during a life cycle, especially of certain plants.

Related Forms:

  • pleˌo·morˈphic (-fĭk), pleˌo·morˈphous (-fəs) adjective

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