Definition of polymorphism
English to English noun - (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on
source: WordNet 3.0 - (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
source: WordNet 3.0 - (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
source: WordNet 3.0 - Same as Pleomorphism.
source: Webster 1913
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