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Definitions

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.

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

nucleartriploid

Antonyms

All antonyms

diploidhaploid

Etymology

From poly- + -ploid.

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