amphiploidy
|am-phi-ploid-y|
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/ˈæm.fɪˌplɔɪ.di/
hybrid chromosome sets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphiploidy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'ploos' meaning 'folded'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' combined with 'ploos' in Greek to form 'amphiploidy', which was adopted into English scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having both sets of chromosomes', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having two or more complete sets of chromosomes from different species, resulting in a hybrid organism.
The plant exhibited amphiploidy, allowing it to thrive in diverse environments.
Synonyms
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