👉 The term "diclinous" is a medical term that refers to an organism with multiple forms or variations in its physical characteristics. It can be used in the context of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. In medicine, it describes organisms that exhibit several distinct anatomical structures or organs within their body. For example, in humans, there are two types of diclinous organisms: one with a single type of organ (such as the heart) and another with multiple types (such as the kidneys