Definition of heteromorphic
1 : deviating from the usual form
2 : exhibiting diversity of form or forms heteromorphic pairs of chromosomes
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heteromorphic
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adjective
het·ero·mor·phic
\-ˈmȯr-fik\
Medical Definition of heteromorphic
1: deviating from the usual form
2: unlike in form or size—used specifically of synaptic chromosomes the X and Y chromosomes constitute a heteromorphic pair heteromorphic bivalents; compare homomorphic 2
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