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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

polysomic

/ˈpɒlɪsɒmɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does polysomic mean?

adjective

Having or relating to more than two sets of chromosomes in a cell, especially in relation to the sex chromosomes.

Example

"The geneticist studied the polysomic cells to understand the effects of the mutation."

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