Dictionary Check: polymorphism

"polymorphism" is a valid word!

Scrabble 26 points
Words with Friends 29 points

Definition

noun

(genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on

noun

(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound

Synonyms:
noun

(biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)

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