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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

endopolyploidy

/ɛndəˈpɒlɪploɪdi/ noun · British & US
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What does endopolyploidy mean?

noun

A condition in which an organism's cells have more than two sets of chromosomes, often resulting from the duplication of an entire genome.

Example

"The plant's endopolyploidy allowed it to thrive in environments with limited resources."

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