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di·mor·phic
(dī-mōr'fik),1. In fungi, a term referring to growth and reproduction in two forms: mold and yeast. Synonym(s): dimorphous (2)
2. Synonym(s): dimorphous (1)
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dimorphic
(dī-môr′fĭk) alsodimorphous
(-fəs)adj.
Existing or occurring in two distinct forms; exhibiting dimorphism: a dimorphic crystal; dimorphic organisms.
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di·mor·phic
(dī-mōr'fik)2. Synonym(s): dimorphous (2) .
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