monomorphic
- adjective
- /ˌmɒnəˈmɔrfɪk/
- Specialized
- However, the lymphoma typically features cytologic atypia and monomorphic cells.
- monomorphic adenoma
- monomorphic cells
Examples
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In this study, we focused on a monomorphic population of bacteria that displayed uniform characteristics.
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The cells were relatively monomorphic.
Academic text (2006) -
In total, 115 bands were obtained, of which 100 bands (87.0%) were polymorphic and 15 bands (13.0%) were monomorphic.
Academic text (2014) -
The histologic appearance of these tumors can vary considerably, but most masses are made up primarily of a monomorphic population of small spindle cells that are usually arranged in fascicles in a herringbone pattern.
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The species is monomorphic, with all individuals exhibiting the same coloration and size.
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The research indicated that the monomorphic traits of the plants result in a consistent appearance throughout the population.
Synonyms
Made of people or things that are all the same
Made of parts that are all the same or very similar, for example people in a group
Having the same shape or parts
Being the same or very similar in shape and structure, like cells
Having parts that are all the same kind
Antonyms
- Specialized
Having many different forms, like minerals or animals with different looks
How Many Forms
Surface Forms
Morphology
monomorphic = morphic (transparent) = mono + morph + ic
The meaning follows directly from adding mono- 'one' to 'morphic', giving the sense of having only one form.
Etymology
Monomorphic comes from the Greek parts mono- meaning 'one' and morph meaning 'form' or 'shape', so it literally means 'one form'. That's why in biology a monomorphic species has all its members with the same shape or appearance.