alloploidy
|al-lo-ploy-dy|
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/ˌæloʊˈplɔɪdi/
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/ˌæləˈplɔɪdi/
chromosomal diversity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alloploidy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'ploos' meaning 'fold' or 'layer'.
Historical Evolution
'alloploidy' was formed by combining the Greek words 'allos' and 'ploos' to describe a genetic condition involving different species.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having different layers or folds', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having multiple sets of chromosomes from different species'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which an organism has more than two sets of chromosomes that are derived from different species.
Alloploidy is common in plants, leading to new species.
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Last updated: 2025/06/29 00:21