hetero'morphism
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heteromorphic or heteromorphous (ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːfɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | differing from the normal form in size, shape, and function |
| 2. | (of pairs of homologous chromosomes) differing from each other in size or form |
| 3. | (esp of insects) having different forms at different stages of the life cycle |
| heteromorphous or heteromorphous | |
| —adj | |
| hetero'morphism or heteromorphous | |
| —n | |
| hetero'morphy or heteromorphous | |
| —n | |
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