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polymorphism

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈmɔː.fɪ.zəm/

翻译: 名词,指同一实体存在多种不同形式或变异的现象,例如种群中的遗传多态性、同一化合物的不同晶体结构,或同一物种内的多种形态个体。

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noun

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.

  • 🇨🇳名词,指同一实体存在多种不同形式或变异的现象,例如种群中的遗传多态性、同一化合物的不同晶体结构,或同一物种内的多种形态个体。
  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.

    🇨🇳遗传多态性

    同义词: 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.

    🇨🇳多晶型

    同义词: 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.

    🇨🇳多态性

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