Polymorphism — synonyms, definition

1. polymorphism (Noun)

1 synonym
pleomorphism
3 definitions

polymorphism (Noun) — (genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on.

polymorphism (Noun) — (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound.

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

2 types of
chemical phenomenon organic phenomenon
3 types
SNP dimorphism single nucleotide polymorphism