dimorphic

adjective di·mor·phic \(ˌ)dī-ˈmȯr-fik\

Definition of DIMORPHIC

a : dimorphous 1

b : occurring in two distinct forms <dimorphic leaves> <sexually dimorphic coloration in birds>

: combining qualities of two kinds of individuals in one

1859

Medical Dictionary

adjective di·mor·phic \(ˈ)dī-ˈmȯr-fik\

: occurring in two distinct forms

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