English dictionary

polymorphism

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.phenomenon

Source: WordNet 3.0
(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms pleomorphism

Source: WordNet 3.0
(biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)

noun.phenomenon

Source: WordNet 3.0
Same as <u>Pleomorphism</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913