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əˈmɔr noun Biology.
existence of an organism in two or more distinct forms during the life cycle; polymorphism.
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pleomorphism or pleomorphy (ˌpliːəˈmɔːˌfɪzəm, ˈpliːəˌmɔːfɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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 | |
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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 | |
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pleomorphism ple·o·mor·phism (plē'ə-môr'fĭz'əm)
n.
See polymorphism.
The occurrence of two or more structural forms during a life cycle, especially of certain plants.
ple'o·mor'phic (-fĭk) or ple'o·mor'phous (-fəs) adj.
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