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Polyploid

//ˈpɑliˌplɔɪd// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having more than the usual number of complete sets of chromosomes in a single cell. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of a cell or organism having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A polyploid cell.
  2. 2
    (genetics) an organism or cell having more than twice the haploid number of chromosomes wordnet
  3. 3
    A polyploid organism.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From poly- + -ploid.

Etymology 2

From poly- + -ploid.

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