polyploid
|pol-y-ploid|
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/ˈpɒliˌplɔɪd/
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/ˈpɒlɪˌplɔɪd/
multiple chromosome sets
Etymology
'polyploid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'polus' meaning 'many' and 'ploos' meaning 'fold'.
'polus' and 'ploos' combined to form the modern English word 'polyploid'.
Initially, it meant 'many folds', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having more than two complete sets of chromosomes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism or cell having more than two complete sets of chromosomes.
Polyploids are common in plants and can lead to increased size and vigor.
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Adjective 1
having more than two complete sets of chromosomes.
The plant is polyploid, which gives it certain advantages in survival.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 14:09