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Term: pleomorphic
Literally meaning: many-formed
Origin: Anc Greek
πλειο- /pleio-(=combining form meaning many)
+ μορφή/morphi (=shape, form)  
+ (-ic )(=suffix denoting adjective)
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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  

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