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polyploid

/ˈpɒlɪplaɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does polyploid mean?

adjective

Having more than two complete sets of chromosomes in a cell, or having more than two times the haploid number of chromosomes in a cell or organism.

Example

"The polyploid plant was a result of genetic mutation and had an unusual growth pattern."

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