Heteromorphism

Heteromorphism
Something different in form. Chromosome heteromorphisms are normal variations in the appearance of chromosomes.
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In cytogenetics, a difference of shape or size in metaphase between the two homologous chromosomes. [hetero- + G. morphe, shape]

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het·ero·mor·phism (het″ər-o-morґfiz-əm) the state of being heteromorphic.

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  • Heteromorphism — Het er*o*mor phism, Heteromorphy Het er*o*mor phy, n. (Biol.) The state or quality of being heteromorphic. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • heteromorphism — noun see heteromorphic …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • heteromorphism — See heteromorphic. * * * …   Universalium

  • heteromorphism — noun a) A diversity of form. b) A feature that is heteromorphic …   Wiktionary

  • heteromorphism — n. alteration of form, alteration of structure (Biology) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • heteromorphism — het·er·o·mor·phism …   English syllables

  • heteromorphism — n. existing in various forms …   Useful english dictionary

  • Sperm heteromorphism — is the simultaneous production of two or more distinguishable types of sperm by a single male. The sperm types might differ in size, shape and/or chromosome complement. Sperm heteromorphism is also called sperm polymorphism or sperm dimorphism… …   Wikipedia

  • Heteromorphy — Heteromorphism Het er*o*mor phism, Heteromorphy Het er*o*mor phy, n. (Biol.) The state or quality of being heteromorphic. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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