Diploid

//ˈdɪploiːʔ// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A diploid cell.
2
(genetics) an organism or cell having the normal amount of DNA per cell; i.e., two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number wordnet
3
A diploid organism.
"The variation of caryopsis characters in species of Aegilops and wheat diploids is similar to that of wheat tetraploids ."

Adjective

1
Of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome, one of the pair being derived from the ovum and the other from the spermatozoon. Most somatic cells of higher organisms are diploid. not-comparable
"It has been shown, however, that triploid forms producing diploid gametes in one sex and haploid ones in the other sex can act as a stepping stone towards tetraploidization (triploid bridge; [ 93 – 95 ])."
2
Of an organism, having diploid cells. not-comparable
3
Of a certain symmetry class with 24 congruent irregular quadrilateral faces. not-comparable

Adjective

1
of a cell or organism having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number wordnet

Synonyms

diplohedral diplohedron nuclear

Antonyms

haploid polyploid

Example

"Male termites are diploid, unlike male hymenopterans."

Etymology

From diplo- + -oid. By surface analysis, di- + -ploid.

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