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ple⋅o⋅mor⋅phic

  [plee-uh-mawr-fik]
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–adjective
of, pertaining to, or characterized by pleomorphism; polymorphous.
Also, ple⋅o⋅mor⋅phous.

Origin:
1885–90; pleomorph(ism) + -ic
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ple·o·mor·phism   (plē'ə-môr'fĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. Chemistry See polymorphism.

  2. Biology The occurrence of two or more structural forms during a life cycle, especially of certain plants.

ple'o·mor'phic adj.
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Main Entry: pleo·mor·phic
Pronunciation: "plE-&-'mor-fik
Variant: also pleio·mor·phic /"plI-&-/
Function:adjective
: able to assume different forms : POLYMORPHIC <pleomorphic bacteria>pleomorphic sarcoma>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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