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heteroploidy

/ˌhɛtərəˈplaɪdi/ noun · British & US
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What does heteroploidy mean?

noun

A condition in which an individual has more than two sets of chromosomes, often resulting from errors during cell division. This can occur naturally or be induced artificially.

Example

"The geneticist studied the effects of heteroploidy on plant development."

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