allelomorphism
|al-le-lo-mor-phism|
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/əˌliːloʊˈmɔːrfɪzəm/
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/əˌliːləʊˈmɔːfɪzəm/
genetic variation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allelomorphism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allelos,' meaning 'each other,' and 'morphe,' meaning 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'allelomorphism' was derived from the Greek words 'allelos' and 'morphe' and was adopted into English scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the concept of different forms, and over time it evolved into its current meaning related to genetic variation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/25 23:36