polymorphism
英[,pɒlɪ'mɔːfɪz(ə)m]
美[,pɑlɪ'mɔrfɪzm]
英英释意
- 1. (chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound
- 2. (biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)