aneuploid
|an-u-ploid|
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/ˈæn.juˌplɔɪd/
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/ˈæn.juː.plɔɪd/
abnormal chromosome number
Etymology
'aneuploid' originates from Greek, specifically the prefix 'an-' meaning 'not' and 'euploid' meaning 'having a balanced set of chromosomes.'
'aneuploid' was formed in the early 20th century from the combination of 'an-' and 'euploid,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aneuploid.'
Initially, it meant 'not having a balanced set of chromosomes,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism or cell having a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number for the species.
The scientist studied several aneuploids under the microscope.
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Adjective 1
having a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number for the species.
Aneuploid cells are often found in cancerous tissues.
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Last updated: 2025/08/06 04:21