pleomorphism

pleomorphism
SYN: polymorphism. [pleo- + G. morphe, form]

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pleo·mor·phism .plē-ə-'mȯr-.fiz-əm n the quality or state of having or assuming various forms: POLYMORPHISM

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n.
the condition in which an individual assumes a number of different forms during its life cycle. The malarial parasite (Plasmodium) displays pleomorphism.

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pleo·mor·phism (ple″o-morґfiz-əm) [pleo- + morph- + -ia] 1. the assumption of various distinct forms by a single organism or species. in 2. cytomorphology, variation in the size and shape of cells or nuclei. 3. the property of crystallizing in two forms.

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