pleomorphic

ple·o·mor·phism

P0371900 (plē′ə-môr′fĭz′əm)n.1. Chemistry See polymorphism.2. Biology The occurrence of two or more distinct forms, as of an organism during its life cycle or of cells of a certain type.

ple′o·mor′phic adj.

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Adj.

pleomorphic - relating to or characterized by pleomorphism

pleomorphic

ple·o·mor·phic

(plē'ō-mōr'fik), 1. Synonym(s): polymorphic2. Among fungi, having two or more spore forms; also used to describe a sterile mutant dermatophyte resulting from degenerative changes in culture.

pleomorphic

adjective Referring to a variable appearance or morphology.

pleomorphic

adjective Referring to a variable appearance or morphology

ple·o·mor·phic

(plē'ō-mōr'fik) 1. Synonym(s): polymorphic. 2. Among fungi, having two or more spore forms; also used to describe a sterile mutant dermatophyte resulting from degenerative changes in culture. 3. Among bacteria, not uniform in shape and size when viewed microscopically.

pleomorphic

(of cells) having several shapes.