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Definitions for Pleomorphism
ˌpli əˈmɔr fɪz əmpleo·mor·phism
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Princeton's WordNet
polymorphism, pleomorphismnoun
(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
pleomorphismnoun
(biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
Wiktionary
pleomorphismnoun
the occurrence of multiple structural forms during the life cycle of an organism
pleomorphismnoun
polymorphism
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pleomorphism
Pleomorphism is a term used in biology and pathology to describe the variability in size, shape, and type among cells or organisms of the same species, or structures within the same organism. It is often seen in cells affected by disease, particularly cancer. In microbiology, it refers to the ability of some bacteria to alter their shape or size in response to environmental conditions.
Webster Dictionary
Pleomorphismnoun
the property of crystallizing under two or more distinct fundamental forms, including dimorphism and trimorphism
Pleomorphismnoun
the theory that the various genera of bacteria are phases or variations of growth of a number of Protean species, each of which may exhibit, according to undetermined conditions, all or some of the forms characteristic of the different genera and species
Etymology: [Gr. more + morfh` form.]
Wikidata
Pleomorphism
Pleomorphism, in microbiology, is the ability of some bacteria to alter their shape or size in response to environmental conditions. Pleomorphism has been observed in some members of the Deinococcaceae family. The modern definition of pleomorphism in the context of bacteriology is based on variation of size or shape of the cell, rather than a change of shape as previously believed.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Pleomorphism in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Pleomorphism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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