polymorphism
1. [ noun ] (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
Synonyms: pleomorphism
Related terms: chemical_phenomenon dimorphism chemistry
2. [ noun ] (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)
Related terms: organic_phenomenon dimorphism biology
Similar spelling:   polymorph
  polymorphic
  polymorphous
  polymorphemic
  pleomorphism