haploid

adjective hap·loid \ˈha-ˌplȯid\

Definition of HAPLOID

: having the gametic number of chromosomes typically including one of each pair of homologous chromosomes — compare diploid

— haploid noun

— hap·loi·dy \-ˌplȯi-dē\ noun

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek haploeidēs single, from haploos

First Known Use: 1908

Medical Dictionary

adjective hap·loid \ˈhap-ˌlȯid\

: having the gametic number of chromosomes or half the number characteristic of somatic cells : monoploid

—haploid noun

—hap·loi·dy \-ˌlȯid-ē\ noun, plural hap·loi·dies

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