polyploidy
|pol-y-ploid-y|
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/ˈpɒliˌplɔɪdi/
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/ˈpɒlɪˌplɔɪdi/
multiple chromosome sets
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polyploidy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'polyploidēs,' where 'poly-' meant 'many' and 'ploos' meant 'fold.'
Historical Evolution
'polyploidēs' transformed into the modern English word 'polyploidy' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'many folds,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having multiple sets of chromosomes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition in which a cell or organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes.
Polyploidy is common in plants and can lead to increased size and vigor.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 12:44