polyploid

adjective poly·ploid \ˈpä-lē-ˌplȯid\

Definition of POLYPLOID

: having or being a chromosome number that is a multiple greater than two of the monoploid number

— polyploid noun

— poly·ploi·dy \-ˌplȯi-dē\ noun

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1920

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