polyploid

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English

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Etymology

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From poly- +‎ -ploid.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈpɑliˌplɔɪd/, /ˈpɑləˌplɔɪd/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpɒlɪˌplɔɪd/

Adjective

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polyploid (not comparable)

  1. (genetics) Having more than the usual number of complete sets of chromosomes in a single cell.

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Noun

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polyploid (plural polyploids)

  1. A polyploid cell.
  2. A polyploid organism.

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