dimorphism

dimorphism definition - medical

di·mor·phism (dī-môrˈfĭzˌəm)

noun
  1. Existence in two shapes or forms, especially the existence within a species of two distinct forms that differ in one or more characteristics, such as size or shape.
  2. Crystallization of the same substance in two distinct forms.

Related Forms:

  • di·morˈphic, di·morˈphous (-fəs) adjective

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