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di·mor·phous

(dī-mōr'fŭs),

1. Having the property of dimorphism. Synonym(s): dimorphic (2)

2. Synonym(s): dimorphic (1)

dimorphous

[dīmôr′fəs]

Etymology: Gk, di, twice, morphe, form

pertaining to an organism or substance that exists in two distinct forms.

di·mor·phous

(dī-mōr'fŭs)

Having the property of dimorphism.
Synonym(s): dimorphic (2) .

dimorphous

(dī-mor′fŭs) [″ + morphe, form]

Occurring in two different forms.

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