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  • noun Plural form of polymorphism.

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Examples

  • What makes humans different from earthworms (and from each other) is the 1.5 to 3 million subtle differences in their genes called polymorphisms (single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs).

    The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009

  • Less clear is a possible association between more common variations in these genes known as polymorphisms, and the formation of breast cancer.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • Less clear is a possible association between more common variations in these genes known as polymorphisms, and the formation of breast cancer.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • Less clear is a possible association between more common variations in these genes known as polymorphisms, and the formation of breast cancer.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • Less clear is a possible association between more common variations in these genes known as polymorphisms, and the formation of breast cancer.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • Genetic variations (called polymorphisms) make some people more prone to metal toxicity.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com MD Mark Hyman 2010

  • Genetic variations (called polymorphisms) make some people more prone to metal toxicity.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com MD Mark Hyman 2010

  • Less clear is a possible association between more common variations in these genes known as polymorphisms, and the formation of breast cancer.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • Genetic variations (called polymorphisms) make some people more prone to metal toxicity.

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com MD Mark Hyman 2010

  • Less clear is a possible association between more common variations in these genes known as polymorphisms, and the formation of breast cancer.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

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