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pol⋅y⋅mor⋅phous

  [pol-ee-mawr-fuhs]
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–adjective
1. having, assuming, or passing through many or various forms, stages, or the like.
2. polymorphic.
Origin:
1775–85; < Gk polýmorphos multiform. See poly-, -morphous
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pol·y·mor·phism   (pŏl'ē-môr'fĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. Biology The occurrence of different forms, stages, or types in individual organisms or in organisms of the same species, independent of sexual variations.

  2. Chemistry Crystallization of a compound in at least two distinct forms. Also called pleomorphism.

pol'y·mor'phic, pol'y·mor'phous adj., pol'y·mor'phous·ly adv.
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Main Entry: poly·mor·phous
Pronunciation: -'mor-f&s
Function: adjective
: having, assuming, or occurring in various forms : POLYMORPHIC <polymorphous skin rashes> —poly·mor·phous·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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