monomorphic

adjective mono·mor·phic \-ˈmȯr-fik\

Definition of MONOMORPHIC

: having but a single form, structural pattern, or genotype <a monomorphic species of insect>

— mono·mor·phism \-ˌfi-zəm\ noun

circa 1879

Medical Dictionary

adjective mono·mor·phic \-ˈmȯr-fik\

: having but a single form, structural pattern, or genotype <a monomorphic species of insect>

—mono·mor·phism \-ˌfiz-əm\ noun

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