pleomorphism

Meanings

Plural: pleomorphisms

Noun

(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
(biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
The occurrence of multiple structural forms during the life cycle of an organism.
Synonym of polymorphism.

Origin / Etymology

From pleo- (“full, many”) + -morphism.

Synonyms

polymorphism

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