autoploidy
|au-to-ploid-y|
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/ˈɔːtəˌplɔɪdi/
multiple chromosome sets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'autoploidy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'autos' meaning 'self' and 'ploos' meaning 'fold'.
Historical Evolution
'autoploidy' was derived from the Greek word 'autoploos' and eventually became the modern English word 'autoploidy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'self-folding', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having multiple chromosome sets from one species'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes derived from a single species.
The plant exhibits autoploidy, resulting in larger flowers.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 13:01