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dimorphic

/dɪˈmɔrfɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does dimorphic mean?

adjective

Having two forms, especially in the sense of having two different shapes or forms at different stages of development, or in the sense of being able to exist in two different forms or states.

Example

"Some fungi are dimorphic, meaning they can exist as both yeast and filamentous forms."

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