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polymorphism

[pol-ee-mawr-fiz-uhm] / ˌpɒl iˈmɔr fɪz əm /


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It also highlights that in the case of materials that are prone to supramolecular polymorphism, such as the toroid and random coil, it is essential to purify the assemblies before analyzing their photophysical properties.

From Science Daily Feb. 13, 2024

That third method, used in genealogical testing, is called single nucleotide polymorphism, and it looks at thousands of binding sites in DNA compared to the 25 to 30 sites an STR analyzes.

From Seattle Times Jan. 11, 2023

If a known polymorphism is detected, they can alter the dose or avoid certain drugs altogether if they don't work as well as they should or are more likely to cause side effects.

From Salon Oct. 10, 2021

One factor wasn’t associated with gum disease at all: genetic polymorphism.

From Washington Post Sep. 10, 2021

We have adduced in the foregoing pages a few instances which will serve to illustrate the polymorphism of fungi.

From Fungi: Their Nature and Uses by M. C. (Mordecai Cubitt) Cooke



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