amphidiploidy
|am-phi-dip-loi-dy|
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/ˌæmfɪˈdɪplɔɪdi/
double chromosome sets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphidiploidy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'diploos' meaning 'double'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'diploos' combined to form the modern English word 'amphidiploidy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the condition of having double chromosomes, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having two complete sets of chromosomes from two different species, resulting in a hybrid organism.
The plant exhibited amphidiploidy, allowing it to thrive in diverse environments.
Synonyms
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