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pleiomorphism

pleiomorphism is the alternative form of pleomorphism.

Meaning of pleomorphism

Noun

pleomorphism (countable and uncountable, plural pleomorphisms)

  1. The occurrence of multiple structural forms during the life cycle of an organism.
  2. Synonym of polymorphism.
    Synonyms:
    polymorphism

Forms of pleiomorphism

pluralpleiomorphisms

Questions about pleiomorphism

What is pleiomorphism the alternative form of?
Pleiomorphism is the alternative form of pleomorphism.

Words near pleiomorphism in the dictionary

  1. pleiomazia
  2. pleiomeric
  3. pleiomerous
  4. pleiomery
  5. pleiomorphic
  6. pleiomorphism
  7. pleiomorphisms
  8. pleiomorphous
  9. pleiomorphy
  10. pleion
  11. Pleione

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