About The Word Pleomorphism
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Pleomorphism
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What's The Definition Of Pleomorphism?
[n] (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
[n] (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound Synonyms | Synonyms for Pleomorphism: polymorphism Related Terms | Find terms related to Pleomorphism: See Also | chemical phenomenon | dimorphism | organic phenomenon Pleomorphism In Webster's Dictionary \Ple`o*mor"phism\, n. [Gr. ? more + ? form.]
1. (Crystallog.) The property of crystallizing under two or
more distinct fundamental forms, including dimorphism and
trimorphism.
2. (Biol.) 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.
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