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Pleomorphic

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ple·o·mor·phism  (pl-môrfzm)
n.
1. Chemistry See polymorphism.
2. Biology The occurrence of two or more structural forms during a life cycle, especially of certain plants.
pleo·morphic adj.
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Adj.1.pleomorphic - relating to or characterized by pleomorphism
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