pleomorphic

pleo·mor·phic | \ ˌplē-ə-ˈmȯr-fik

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Definition of pleomorphic

: able to assume different forms : polymorphic pleomorphic bacteria a pleomorphic sarcoma

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Recent Examples on the Web In addition, Richard Brown, who was maitre d' and the public face of the restaurant, has been diagnosed with a rare cancer, undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Jean-Robert's Restaurant L will not reopen," 27 Mar. 2020 In their early stages, some liposarcomas can be successfully treated with surgery, although other types can be more aggressive, such as round-cell and pleomorphic liposarcoma. — Julie Landry Laviolette, miamiherald, "Most of her sarcoma tumors melted away with this clinical trial treatment," 23 May 2018

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“Pleomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleomorphic. Accessed 23 Sep. 2020.

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