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polymorphism  listen  (PAH-lee-MOR-fih-zum)

  A common change in the genetic code in DNA. Polymorphisms can have a harmful effect, a good effect, or no effect. Some polymorphisms have been shown to increase the risk of certain types of cancer.

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