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Polymorphism

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Polymorphism is the process by which malicious software changes its underlying code to avoid detection.

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(biology) the existence of two or more forms of individuals within the same animal species (independent of sex differences)

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(chemistry) the existence of different kinds of crystal of the same chemical compound

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(genetics) the genetic variation within a population that natural selection can operate on

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synonym
pleomorphism
plural
Polymorphisms
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Polymorphism's
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Polymorphisms'