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monomorphic Definition

mono·mor·phic (män′ō môr′fik)

adjective

  1. having only one form
  2. having the same or an essentially similar type of structure

Etymology: mono- + -morphic

monomorphic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • adenoma: CONCLUSIONS: The cytologic differential diagnosis of PLAC includes adenoid cystic carcinoma, pleomorphic adenoma, and monomorphic adenoma.
  • system: But purely monomorphic type systems are unsatisfactory for writing reusable software.