pleomorphism

[ US /ˌpɫiəˈmɔfɪzm/ ]
NOUN
  1. (biology) the appearance of two or more distinctly different forms in the life cycle of some organisms
  2. (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
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How To Use pleomorphism In A Sentence

  • The lining cells showed no significant nuclear pleomorphism or mitotic activity.
  • The spindle cells showed moderate nuclear pleomorphism and scattered mitotic figures.
  • In rare cases , mild nuclear pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli and mitotic figures may be seen.
  • The tumor cells were arranged in trabecular and solid patterns with nuclear pleomorphism, prominent nucleoli, and scant basophilic cytoplasm.
  • Mitosis, size of tumour, necrosis and pleomorphism are thought to be prognostic factors for aggressiveness of solitary fibrous tumours.
  • Several histologic findings, including increased number and size of cells, greater nuclear pleomorphism, and increased mitotic activity, suggest a well-differentiated fibrosarcoma.
  • Vascular invasion, mitosis, and cell pleomorphism are not observed in cases of bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia.
  • Bizarre cells, nuclear pleomorphism, and mitotic figures were easily found.
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