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polymorphism meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of polymorphism at MeaningMonkey.org. polymorphism meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.POLYMORPHISM noun
Definition of polymorphism (noun)
- (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
- (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
- synonyms: pleomorphism
- (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet