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ple·o·mor·phic
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ˌpli
əˈmɔr
fɪk
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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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pleomorphism
or
pleomorphy
(ˌpliːəˈmɔːˌfɪzəm, ˈpliːəˌmɔːfɪ)
—
n
1.
the occurrence of more than one different form in the life cycle of a plant or animal
2.
the occurrence of more than one different form of crystal of one chemical compound; polymorphism
pleomorphy
or
pleomorphy
—
n
pleo'morphic
or
pleomorphy
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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