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 poly·mor·phism /ˌpɑliˈmɔrˌfɪzəm/
 多形,同質異像,多形現象

 poly·mor·phism /ˌpɑlɪˈmɔrˌfɪzəm/ 名詞
 多態現象,多晶型現象,同質多晶現象

 polymorphism
 多型

 Pol·y·mor·phism n.
 1. Crystallog. Same as Pleomorphism.
 2. Biol. (a) The capability of assuming different forms; the capability of widely varying in form. (b) Existence in many forms; the coexistence, in the same locality, of two or more distinct forms independent of sex, not connected by intermediate gradations, but produced from common parents.
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 polymorphism
      n 1: (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of
           the same chemical compound [syn: pleomorphism]
      2: (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals
         within the same animal species (independent of sex
         differences)