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polymorphism
pol·y·mor·phism [ pòllee máwr fìzzəm ] (plural pol·y·mor·phisms)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. existence in different forms: the characteristic of existing in different forms
2. difference in DNA sequence: a difference in DNA sequence between individuals
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