pleomorphism Definition
pleo·mor·phism (plē′ə môr′fiz′əm)
noun
- Biol. the occurrence of two or more forms in one life cycle
- polymorphism (sense )
pleomorphism Related Forms
ple′o·mor′·phic adjective or ple′o·mor′·phous-fəs
pleomorphism Usage Examples
Converse of object
- show: The nuclei of the cells show pleomorphism, with variation in size, shape and chromatin staining pattern.
- include: The histology of the tumor, including nuclear pleomorphism and the mitotic count, are of no value in predicting clinical outcome.
Adjective modifier
nuclear: Invasion is a defining characteristic of malignancy, as is nuclear pleomorphism and high mitotic activity.
Browse dictionary entries near pleomorphism
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