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polymorphism

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das das Auftreten vieler verschiedener Formen oder Varianten innerhalb einer Entität bezeichnet, z. B. genetische Vielfalt in einer Population, verschiedene Kristallstrukturen einer Verbindung oder multiple Formen von Individuen innerhalb einer Art.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˌpɒl.ɪˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

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A noun referring to the occurrence of multiple distinct forms or variations within a single entity, such as genetic variation in a population, different crystal structures of a compound, or multiple forms of individuals within a species.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das das Auftreten vieler verschiedener Formen oder Varianten innerhalb einer Entität bezeichnet, z. B. genetische Vielfalt in einer Population, verschiedene Kristallstrukturen einer Verbindung oder multiple Formen von Individuen innerhalb einer Art.
  1. Genetic variation C1 formal scientific

    The occurrence of two or more genetically determined forms in a population, allowing natural selection to act.

    • Polymorphism in the gene pool helps species adapt to changing environments.
    • Scientists study single nucleotide polymorphisms to understand disease risk.
    • The population exhibits polymorphism in fur color.

    🇩🇪Genetischer Polymorphismus

    Synonyme: variation

  2. Crystalline forms C1 formal scientific

    The ability of a solid material to exist in more than one form or crystal structure.

    • Carbon shows polymorphism, existing as both graphite and diamond.
    • The drug's polymorphism affects its solubility and effectiveness.
    • Researchers analyzed the polymorphism of the mineral under a microscope.

    🇩🇪Polymorphie

    Synonyme: allotropy

  3. Biological forms C1 formal scientific

    The occurrence of two or more distinct forms of individuals within the same animal species, excluding sex differences.

    • Polymorphism in butterflies results in different wing patterns.
    • Some ant colonies display polymorphism among worker castes.
    • The species exhibits polymorphism in body size and shape.

    🇩🇪Polymorphismus

  • polymorphisms plural form
  • polymorphisms' possessive plural form
  • polymorphism's possessive singular form