First Known Use: 1939
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ploidy
noun ploi·dy \ˈplȯi-dē\
Definition of PLOIDY
: degree of repetition of the basic number of chromosomes
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Origin of PLOIDY
from such words as diploidy, hexaploidy
Medical Dictionary
ploidy
noun ploi·dy \ˈplȯid-ē\
plural ploi·dies
Medical Definition of PLOIDY
: degree of repetition of the basic number of chromosomes
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