Illustrations of Root Words Beginning with Poly-

• Polymorphism

Polymorphism refers to the occurrence of different forms or types in the same organism or species.

• Polygyny

Polygyny is a mating system in which one male mates with several females. It is quite common in the animal kingdom.

• Polyneuritis

Polyneuritis is a neurological disorder that involves inflammation of multiple peripheral nerves.

• Polycarpic

Polycarpic refers to plants that flower and set seeds many times before dying.

• Polysaccharide

Polysaccharide is a carbohydrate whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together.

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