VDict - Definition of polymorphism

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polymorphism

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Noun

(biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)

(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound

(genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "polymorphism":
pleomorphism polymorphism
Words contain "polymorphism":
polymorphism single nucleotide polymorphism

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