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What is meant by pleomorphic?

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Pleomorphic means having more than one shape or form during life or under different conditions.

A pleomorphic organism or cell can change shape or size. 

Biological meaning: Many bacteria and protozoa show pleomorphism. It occurs due to environmental changes, growth stages, or genetic differences.

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Word originGreek: “pleon” = many, “morph” = form.
Example (bacteria)Mycoplasma, Corynebacterium diphtheriae—cells vary from rods to filaments.
In virologySome viruses like influenza show variable shapes.
In pathologyCancer cells often pleomorphic because they lose normal control over shape.
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