amphidiploid
|am-phi-di-ploid|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈdɪ.plɔɪd/
double chromosome set
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphidiploid' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'diploos' meaning 'double'.
Historical Evolution
'amphidiploid' was formed by combining the Greek prefix 'amphi-' with 'diploid', a term used in genetics.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two sets of chromosomes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism or cell having a diploid set of chromosomes from each parent, typically resulting from hybridization between two different species.
The plant is an amphidiploid, having inherited chromosomes from both parent species.
Synonyms
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