with two or more distinct forms. cf. homomorphous
• (a.) Heteromorphic.
<biology> Of two or more distinct forms. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
Het`er·o·mor'phous adjective (Biol.) Heteromorphic. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: het′ĕr-ō-mōr′fŭs Definitions: 1. Differing from the normal form.
heteromorphic, heteromorphous, heteromorphy 1. In biology, having a different appearance; differing in shape, size, or structure; such as, heteromorphic sex chromosomes. 2. In biology, taking different forms at different stages of a life cycle. 3. In medicine, characterized by an atypical form or forms. 4. Differing from the standard form in si...heteromorphous Differing from the normal form.