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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pentaploid

/pɛntəplaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does pentaploid mean?

noun

A cell or organism that has five complete sets of chromosomes, or a plant that has five times the usual number of chromosomes in its gametes.

Example

"The geneticist studied the pentaploid plant to understand its unique characteristics."

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