pleomorphism

Definition of Pleomorphism in English :

1. pleomorphism, polymorphism

(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound

2. pleomorphism

(biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pleomorphism

noun

1.

the occurrence of more than one different form in the life cycle of a plant or animal

2.

the occurrence of more than one different form of crystal of one chemical compound; polymorphism

noun

1. Biology

the occurrence of two or more forms in one life cycle

2.

polymorphism (sense 2)

n.

1. Chemistry See polymorphism.

2. Biology The occurrence of two or more distinct forms, as of an organism during its life cycle or of cells of a certain type.