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Definition of Dimorphism
1. Noun. (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.
2. Noun. (biology) the existence of two forms of individual within the same animal species (independent of sex differences).
Definition of Dimorphism
1. n. Difference of form between members of the same species, as when a plant has two kinds of flowers, both hermaphrodite (as in the partridge berry), or when there are two forms of one or both sexes of the same species of butterfly.
Definition of Dimorphism
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Medical Definition of Dimorphism
1. Having two different distinct forms of individuals within the same species or two different distinct forms of parts within the same organism. For plants, it could refer to different leaf types, flowers, etc. For animals, it could refer to different colouring, sizes, features, etc. Sexual dimorphism is a common case, where the two sexes have different shapes, sizes, etc. From each other. (09 Oct 1997)
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