pleomorphic

Term: pleomorphic

Literally meaning: “many-formed”

Origin: Anc Greek

πλειο- /pleio-(=combining form meaning many)

+ μορφή/morphi (=shape, form)  

+ (-ic )(=suffix denoting adjective)

Coined/History

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Definition

1. (microbiology) Pleomorphic is the organism that has the ability to change its shape or form due to different environmental conditions.  
2. everything that has the ability of showing different distinct forms