pleomorphic (Meaning)
Wordnet
pleomorphic (a)
relating to or characterized by pleomorphism
Webster
pleomorphic (a.)
Pertaining to pleomorphism; as, the pleomorphic character of bacteria.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pleomorphic
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
pleomorphic Sentence Examples
- The pathogen exhibits a pleomorphic morphology, shifting between rod-shaped and spherical forms.
- Pleomorphic fungi can adopt various shapes, such as yeasts, hyphae, and dikaryons.
- The pleomorphic nature of the tumor cells posed a diagnostic challenge, as they exhibited diverse appearances.
- Pleomorphic viruses can evade detection by altering their shape and surface proteins.
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a pleomorphic bacterium that can form coccoid bodies during stress conditions.
- The pleomorphic appearance of the crystal lattice resulted in unusual optical properties.
- The pleomorphic nature of the immune cells enables them to adapt to diverse threats.
- Pleomorphic asteroids are irregular in shape and lack a well-defined structure.
- A pleomorphic rash can be an indicator of underlying systemic disorders.
- Pleomorphic bacteria are often associated with chronic infections and are difficult to eradicate due to their ability to change shape.
FAQs About the word pleomorphic
relating to or characterized by pleomorphismPertaining to pleomorphism; as, the pleomorphic character of bacteria.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pathogen exhibits a pleomorphic morphology, shifting between rod-shaped and spherical forms.
Pleomorphic fungi can adopt various shapes, such as yeasts, hyphae, and dikaryons.
The pleomorphic nature of the tumor cells posed a diagnostic challenge, as they exhibited diverse appearances.
Pleomorphic viruses can evade detection by altering their shape and surface proteins.
