| polymorphosis | <zoology> The assumption of several structural forms without a corresponding difference in function; said of sponges, etc. Origin: NL. See Poly-, and Morphosis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| polymorphous | 1. Having, or assuming, a variety of forms, characters, or styles; as, a polymorphous author. 2. <biology> Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms; opposed to monomorphic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| polymorphous layer | Layer 6 of the cortex cerebri. Synonym: multiform layer, polymorphous layer, spindle-celled layer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| polymorphous perversion | In psychoanalytic theory, a child's variegated sexual activity and interests, in general, the manifold perversion's shown by an adult. (05 Mar 2000) |
| polymorphy | Existence in many forms; polymorphism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |